TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
6136 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 to consider the following:
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:15 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call.
Adjourn to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
A “Closed” Session of the City Council may be held in accordance with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations, security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators and conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. The Closed Session will be held in the City Hall Conference Room located at 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, California. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken before the Closed Session. Any required announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session will be made in the City Council Chambers, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, California.
1. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54957 - Public Employees Performance Evaluation, City Clerk.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Chaplain Mike Kelliher, Joshua Springs Calvary Chapel.
Roll Call.
Closed Session Announcements.
Changes to the Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
These proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org.
You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation to the Twentynine Palms High School Volleyball Team for their Participation in the Cash for Trash and Recycling Program.
2. Presentation by PAAC.
3. Proclamation Recognizing October 2023 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Proclamation Recognizing October 2023 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - Pdf
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4. Presentation to Outgoing City Manager Frank Luckino.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately by the City Council. The public will be given an opportunity to comment on Consent Calendar items prior to the City Council action.
5. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
6. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session - 16 Oct 2023 - Minutes - Pdf City Council - Special Meeting with Closed Session- 11 Oct 2023 - Minutes - Pdf City Council - Regular Meeting - 10 Oct 2023 - Minutes - Pdf City Council - Regular Meeting - 26 Sep 2023 - Minutes - Pdf City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session - 12 Sep 2023 - Minutes - Pdf City Council - Regular Meeting - 22 Aug 2023 - Minutes - Pdf 7 - 36
7. Approval of Project Phoenix Warrant Register Totaling $57,153.59.
Approval of Project Phoenix Warrant Register Totaling $57,153.59. - Pdf Warrant Register Project Phoenix
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8. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $2,045,562.99.
Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $2,045,562.99. - Pdf Warrant Register
41 - 55
9. Legislative Report - October 2023.
Legislative Report - October 2023. - Pdf
57 - 97
10. Fire Department Emergency Response Report - September 2023.
Fire Department Emergency Response Report - September 2023. - Pdf TNP Monthly Totals - Sept 2023
99 - 101
11. Treasurer's Report - FY 2023-24 Quarter 1.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and approve the Treasurer's Report for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Treasurer's Report - FY 2023-24 Quarter 1. - Pdf
103 - 105
12. Updating Information with the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-___, updating the City's authorized officers to order the deposit or withdrawal of funds in the City's LAIF account.
Updating Information with the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). - Pdf 107 - 109
13. Updating the Authorized Signers on the City's Bank Accounts.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-_, designating authorized signers on the City Bank Accounts.
Updating the Authorized Signers on the City's Bank Accounts. - Pdf 111 - 114
14. Animal Shelter Design Contract.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve a contract not to exceed $500,000.00 with Miller Architecture Corporation for design services and allow the City Manager or Interim City Manager to execute all contract documents.
Animal Shelter Design Contract. - Pdf
115 - 120
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. GPA - Equity and Social Justice Element.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Resolution, adding the Equity and Social Justice Element to the General Plan.
GPA - Equity and Social Justice Element. - Pdf
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16. Public Utilities - Wastewater Services.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council introduce the Ordinance, conduct the Public Hearing, consider public comment and find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
Public Utilities - Wastewater Services. - Pdf
155 - 173
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
17. Wastewater Project.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council provide policy direction on the Wastewater Project.
Wastewater Project. - Pdf
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18. City Manager Recruitment.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council discuss the City Manager recruitment process as appropriate and provide direction to Staff.
City Manager Recruitment. - Pdf
195 - 254
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal Banner throughout the City.
2. Identify ten lots to start a self-help construction program.
3. Discussion of forming a Youth Advisory Commission.
4. Discussion with the Homeless Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
5. Discussion on the possibility of moving the Wastewater Treatment Plant from the Desert Knoll area to the east side of the City in the Industrial zone.
6. Assess and Examine Pedestrian and Street Safety around the schools.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time for the public to address the City Council on issues within the jurisdiction of the City Council that are NOT on this agenda. All comments are to be directed to the City Council and shall not consist of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to maintain a professional, courteous decorum during their comments. There is a time limitation of three minutes per person. If you haven’t already done so, please fill out name and address slips and give them to the City Clerk. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. Public comments on specific agenda items will be deferred until consideration of the item on the agenda.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
It is the intention of the City of Twentynine Palms to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If you are a person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (760) 367- 4890 (facsimile). Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Please advise us at the time whether you will require accommodations to participate in meetings on a regular basis. Any person affected by any application on this agenda may submit their concerns in writing prior to the meeting or appear in person and be heard in support or opposition to the proposal at the time the matter is considered on the agenda. The staff reports, applications and environmental documents may be viewed at either the office of Community Development or the office of the City Clerk, 6136 Adobe Road, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays. The Invocation is given per Policy 10-01, and does not reflect the views of the City but rather is an expression of speech by a private citizen making the presentation. Telephone inquiries may be made at (760) 367-6799. If you challenge any agenda issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Twentynine Palms at, or prior to, the public meeting.
This notice of agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 5:00 p.m., October 19, 2023.
Cindy Villescas CMC, City Clerk Time/Date
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Office Assistant
FOR MEETING: Oct 24 2023
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing October 2023 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Proclamation Recognizing
October 2023 as National
Breast Cancer Awareness
Month
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, October 2023 is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) educates women and men about early breast cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment; and WHEREAS, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the importance of early detection of breast cancer with national public service organizations, professional associations, and government agencies, who work together to ensure that the NBCAM message is heard by thousands of women, men and their families; and
WHEREAS, mammograms are the best method to detect breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat; and
WHEREAS, nearly 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and one in eight women in America will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetimes; and WHEREAS, there are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States; and WHEREAS, the statistics are staggering, yet we are encouraged to know that survival rates have drastically improved in recent years due to increased awareness and innovative advancements in early detection and treatment; and
WHEREAS, physicians, researchers, public health professionals, and advocates have made tremendous progress in the fight against breast cancer, which is evident by the decline in mortality rates from this disease nationwide.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Twentynine Palms, does hereby proclaim October 2023, as NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Twentynine Palms, and ask all employees and citizens to join in this worthwhile cause, to celebrate the successes and memorialize lost battles.
DATED this 24th day of October 2023.
______________________________
McArthur Wright, Mayor
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session MINUTES City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
October 16, 2023
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright.
Adjourn to Closed Session - Mayor Wright adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54957 Public Employment, Interim City Manager.
2. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code §54957 - Public Employees Performance Evaluation, City Clerk.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Community Development Director Gardner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Pastor LeeAnn Clarke, 29 Palms Ministerial Association, led the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright.
Closed Session Announcements - There was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
Changes to the Agenda - None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Wright announced that these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS - NONE
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he attended two Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, one for Alamo Laundromat and the other for Black Cactus Co-Working.
Councilmember Mintz commented that he also attended the two Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies; for Alamo Laundromat and Black Cactus Co-Working.
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session
October 16, 2023
Councilmember Klink mentioned that he attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Alamo Laundromat, and a Measure I meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain mentioned that he participated in a tour of City Hall and "mock" City Council meeting with students from the PLUS program and he attended Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Alamo Laundromat and Black Cactus Co-Working.
Mayor Wright commented that he also attended the site visit with students from the PLUS program, a meeting with Base representatives and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Black Cactus Co-Working. He wished his son Drayson and his daughter Mariana a Happy Birthday.
CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - NONE
PUBLIC HEARING- NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Consideration of Appointment of Interim City Manager and Approval of Contract Related to Same.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council appoint an Interim City Manager and approve the employment contract.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report.
Susan Peplow, spoke in support of the consideration of Larry Bowden as Interim City Manager.
Mayor Wright read an email from Cindy Bernard, Joseph Carder, Mary Beth Holland, Clyde Kern, Debra Shea, Kat Talley-Jones, Susan Zakin, Heidi Heard, and Natalie Zuk, for the record.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Klink to appoint Larry Bowden as the Interim City Manager, and approved the employment contract.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal Banner throughout the City.
2. Maintained vs. Non-Maintained Roads.
3. Identify ten lots to start a self-help construction program.
4. Discussion of forming a Youth Advisory Commission.
5. Discussion with the Homeless Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
6. Discussion on the possibility of moving the Wastewater Treatment Plant from the Desert Knoll area to the east side of the City in the Industrial zone.
No items were added.
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session
October 16, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susan Peplow, Joshua Tree, commented that there has been no official notice of the stakeholders meeting with TBID. She asked the City Council to get this going please.
Pamela LaFosse, Twentynine Palms, spoke about the Adobe Circle peacocks.
April Ramirez, Twentynine Palms, spoke first about clearing any rumors that are going around about her running for City Council because she is not. She also commented about some inconsistencies in the City's finances. She mentioned expenses made by Councilmember Mintz and Councilmember Klink at the Marine Corps Ball.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, thanked City Manager Luckino for all he did while serving as City Manager.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Luckino had no updates. He thanked Susan Peplow for her kind words.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
October 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 11:19 a.m.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.
Adjourn to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (B) (1) Public Employment - Interim City Manager.
2. Closed Session Report - Government Code Section 54957 (B) (1) Consideration of Employment Contract for Interim City Manager.
Mayor Wright announced that the City Council decided to go with Larry Bowden for the Interim City Manager position, pending contract negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 12:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
October 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Boy Scout Thomas Elkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Mintz, Scott, Wright. Councilmember Klink had an excused absence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Wright announced that these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on our website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS - NONE
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he did not attend any meetings.
Councilmember Mintz mentioned that he did not attend any meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain mentioned that he did not attend any meetings.
Mayor Wright mentioned that he attended the Kickoff for Pioneer Days and he attended the ASYMCA Service Members of the Quarter Luncheon aboard the Base.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
2. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on September 18, 2023.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KLINK
City Council - Regular Meeting
October 10, 2023
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - NONE
PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS - NONE
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal Banners throughout the City.
2. Maintained vs. Non-Maintained Roads.
3. Identify ten lots to start a self-help construction program.
4. Discussion on forming a Youth Advisory Committee.
5. Discussion with the Homeless Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
6. Assess and Examine Pedestrian and Street Safety around the schools.
No additional items were added.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms, spoke about the crosswalks and stop signs on Sun Valley, Sunnyvale, Hillside, and El Paseo. She asked if speed bumps could be installed along these streets. City Manager Luckino replied yes, but there is a liability, and a traffic study would need to be initiated.
Steve Spear, Twentynine Palms, provided a packet to each Councilmember containing documents of complaints he has placed with the City. He commented that he did not receive a response from Code Enforcement about these complaints or have they informed him if any of these complaints had been resolved.
Susan Peplow, Joshua Tree, thanked City Manager Luckino for his time with the City. She mentioned she appreciates the effort of the City Council in the leadership of the community. She asked the City Council not to make hasty decisions when it comes to selecting a new City Manager.
Pamela LaFosse, Twentynine Palms, spoke about the peacocks on Adobe Circle that were recently removed. She commented that she was not given the opportunity to speak at her appeal hearing and feels she wasn't listened to throughout the process.
Thomas Elkins, Twentynine Palms, encouraged the City Council to take a look at some of the Council Initiated Items that have been sitting on the agenda for months such as the Youth Advisory Committee item. He commented that forming this committee would be beneficial to the City.
Benjamin Alley, Twentynine Palms, spoke about an incident that recently occurred to his wife. He commented that she was assaulted by three teenagers in her front yard, and it took 25 minutes for deputies to arrive and hasn't been contacted by an investigator.
Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, thanked City Manager Luckino for his service and wished him good luck. He commented on the issue that Ms. Lawson has brought up for the past three years and mentioned that the City recently renovated the City pool, however, his hotel keeps getting teenagers coming to use his pool because there is no other pool to go to.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Council - Regular Meeting
October 10, 2023
City Manager Luckino mentioned that he did not have any updates but wanted to read a prepared Staff Report on the adjournment of this meeting, which will be a Special Meeting set for the following day, October 11th, to consider an appointment of an Interim City Manager. He mentioned that he is proposing this meeting be adjourned to October 16th, when an Interim City Manager can be appointed.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting to October 16, 2023 at 6:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
September 26, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Elisabeth Marshall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Rev. Amy Miranda, First Assembly of God Church, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright.
Closed Session Announcements - None.
Changes to the Agenda - None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Wright announced that these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on our website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS - NONE
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he attended the East Valley Steering Committee meeting, and he was interviewed by Boy Scout Tom Ellison.
Councilmember Mintz commented that he attended the MDAQMD meeting and the League of California Cities' Annual Conference in Sacramento.
Councilmember Klink attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain commented that he didn't attend any meetings.
Mayor Wright mentioned that he also attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
2. Accept the Neighborhood Safety Project, HSIPL-5448(009).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:
1. Accept the Neighborhood Safety Project as completed for a total cost of $824,870.62.
2. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the contract work.
3. Direct the Finance Director to release retained funds 30 days after the filing of the Notice of Completion, provided no claims are filed against the contractor.
3. Legislative Report - August 2023.
City Council - Regular Meeting
September 26, 2023
4. Fire Department Emergency Response Report - August 2023.
5. DCA - Density Bonus, Community Care Facilities and Emergency Shelters - Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 19.72 Density Bonus, Chapter 19.114 Community Care Facilities and Chapter 19.116 Emergency Shelters.
6. DCA - Off Street Parking and Loading - Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 19.82 Off Street Parking and Loading.
7. DCA - Article 2, Allowable Uses - Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending Article 2, Allowable Uses.
8. DCA - Accessory Dwelling Units - Second Reading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 19.134 Accessory Dwelling Units.
9. Second Reading - Conflict of Interest Code Update.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Ordinance No. 307, amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code. (Attachment A)
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION - NONE PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
10. Wastewater Treatment Plant Location - Future Agenda Item Request.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council provide direction.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, commented on the Study, encouraging the City to conduct the Study.
Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms, asked what was going to happen to the Wastewater. Councilmember Scott commented that the wastewater recharges our aquifers.
City Council - Regular Meeting
September 26, 2023
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Mayor Wright to conduct a Study and to look at different locations to move the Plant, focusing on a mile east of the City.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11. APN 0621-051-12.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council adopt Resolution 23-25 and find that the land use entitlements on APN 0621-051-12 are expired and thus null and void, and that any legal non-conforming use status to operate a mobile home park (MHP) has also expired.
Community Development Director Gardner presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor Wright, seconded by Councilmember Mintz to adopt Resolution 23-25 and find that the land use entitlements on APN 0621-051-12 are expired and thus null and void, and that any legal non-conforming use status to operate a mobile home park (MHP) has also expired., The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the lack of crosswalks and four-way stop signs along Sunnyvale Avenue, Sunnyslope and Hillside. She also spoke regarding the homeless.
Mark Spangenberg, Twentynine Palms, asked that in the future if the City grows, do you have plans to increase the Treatment Plant. City Manager Luckino replied yes.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, thanked the City for their recent decision regarding TBID.
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal Banners throughout the City.
2. Maintained vs. Non-Maintained Roads.
3. Identify ten lots to start a self-help construction program.
4. Discussion on forming a Youth Advisory Committee.
5. Discussion with the Homeless Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
Councilmember Scott added an item: that the City assess and examine pedestrian and street safety around our schools.
Mayor Wright seconded the item.
City Council - Regular Meeting
September 26, 2023
CITY MANAGER UPDATE - None
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk//Public Information Officer
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session MINUTES City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
September 12, 2023
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the Closed Session to order at 5:15 p.m.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright.
Adjourn to Closed Session - The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:17 p.m.
1. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9 Potential Litigation (1 Case).
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Ms. Heidi Grunt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Pastor Michelle Ronia, Oasis Community Church, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink, Mintz, Scott, Wright.
Closed Session Announcements - There was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
Changes to the Agenda - None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Wright announced that these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on the City website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Introduction of the New Government Relations Manager for Southern California Edison.
Mayor Wright introduced Shane Moussad, Government Relations Manager for Southern California Edison.
2. Proclamation Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mayor Wright read the Proclamation in its entirety and presented the Proclamation to Ms. Deanna Perez and Joseph Candelaria.
3. Proclamation Declaring September 2023 as Hunger Action Month.
Mayor Wright read the Proclamation in its entirety. He presented the Proclamation to Boy Scout member Thomas Elkins.
City Council - Regular Meeting with Closed Session
September 12, 2023
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he had meetings with constituents, and he attended a training in Long Beach.
Councilmember Mintz commented that he attended a MDAQMD meeting.
Councilmember Klink wished everyone celebrating a birthday in September a Happy Birthday, he mentioned that he attended an SBCTA meeting, and he welcomed Shane Moussad.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain commented that he had meetings with some concerned citizens, and he wished his son Jaden a Happy Birthday.
Mayor Wright wished his wife Alfreda a Happy Anniversary and his son a Happy Birthday. He mentioned that he was the MC for the Basin Wide Foundation Annual Dinner, he attended the Tire Grant meeting with Basin Transit and Warhawks Football has begun.
Councilmember Klink asked for a moment of silence in memory of September 11 and the victims who lost their lives.
Mayor Wright initiated a moment of silence.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
5. Approval of Minutes of the City Council Meeting Held on August 8, 2023.
6. Luckie Park Stadium Light Project Management.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Tanko Lighting for project management and bid document creation not to exceed $100,034 or 7% of construction cost.
7. Second Reading - San Bernardino County Fire (SBCFD) Fire Code.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve Ordinance No. 306 and approve SBCFPD Ordinance No. 23- 01 adopting the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Fire Code (referencing the 2022 Edition of California Fire Code).
8. Acceptance of Work for the Community Development Department Tenant Improvement Project.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the work completed by KNC Construction as part of the Development Department Tenant Improvement project for a total contract cost of $162,672.60.
2. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the contract work.
3. Direct the Finance Director to release the retained funds 30 days after the Notice of Completion has been filed, provided no claims are filed against the contractor.
Councilmember Scott asked to pull item #8 for discussion.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Klink, to approve the Consent Calendar minus item 8, as submitted.
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September 12, 2023
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
8. Acceptance of Work for the Community Development Department Tenant Improvement Project.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the work completed by KNC Construction as part of the Development Department Tenant Improvement project for a total contract cost of $162,672.60.
2. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the contract work.
3. Direct the Finance Director to release the retained funds 30 days after the Notice of Completion has been filed, provided no claims are filed against the contractor.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to approve item 8, as submitted.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Transportation Impact Fee.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council accept the Transportation Impact Fee Study.
City Manager Luckino introduced the item. Community Development Director Gardner (Director Gardner) presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing.
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Wright closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Wright, to accept the Transportation Impact Fee Study.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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September 12, 2023
10. Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council hold a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 23-23, confirming the levy of assessments.
Mayor Wright announced that due to technical difficulties, this meeting is not being livestreamed. It will be uploaded to YouTube once the meeting is over, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report. Councilmember Scott asked if letters were sent to those affected and if so, can the Council see a letter that was sent.
Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing.
Yashwin Nathraj, Oasis Inn & Suites, spoke regarding the ADA compliance for Air BnBs. He asked if someone were to sue him for not being ADA compliant at his Airbnb, will the City back him up in a lawsuit since the City allowed him to establish this Air BnB illegally? He asked for guidance. Mayor Wright commented to Mr. Nathraj that this comment is more of a Public Comment and not the TBID. He is opposed to TBID.
Judy Pruitt, Twentynine Palms, commented that she suggests the City find another means to collect the TOT so that it can be spent accordingly. She is opposed to the TBID.
Nadia, Holiday Inn Express, spoke in opposition of the TBID.
Anja Walker, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of the TBID.
Elizabeth McLachlan, Joshua Tree, spoke in opposition of the TBID.
Eileen Leslie, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of the TBID.
Veno Nathraj, Oasis Inn & Suites, spoke in opposition of the TBID.
Hatesh Bhakta, Legal Representative for Oasis Inn & Suites and America's Best Value, Holiday Inn Express, Motel 6, 9 Palms Inn Motel and El Rancho Dolores, spoke in opposition of the TBID.
April Ramirez, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of the TBID.
Having no more requests to speak, Mayor Wright closed the Public Hearing.
City Manager Luckino announced that there is an 18.82% in protest of the TBID, which is not enough to stop the assessment.
Councilmember Scott thanked all the members of the public for showing up to the meeting and asked to go on public record that he is in direct opposition to TBID.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Klink, to adopt Resolution No. 23-23 confirming the levy of assessments.
Councilmember Scott made an alternate motion to kill the TBID today, Mayor Wright seconded the motion.
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September 12, 2023
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, SCOTT,
NOES: KLINK, MINTZ, WRIGHT
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The original motion to approve the levy came was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Klink.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KLINK, MINTZ
NOES: BILDERAIN, SCOTT, WRIGHT
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11. Conflict of Interest Code Update.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve Resolution No. 23-24 and introduce Ordinance No. 307 amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code. (Attachment A) City Clerk Villescas presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Councilmember Scott to approve Resolution No. 23-24 and introduce Ordinance No. 307, emending the City's Conflict of Interest Code (Attachment A).
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
12. Morongo Basin Arch Navigation Center Sponsorship.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council financially sponsor the proposed Navigation Center located at 6594 Adobe Road for the amount of $32,010.
Director Gardner presented the Staff Report.
Astrid Johnson, representing Morongo Basin ARCH, provided more information on the Navigation Center.
Deanna Perez, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of the Navigation Center, but also wanted to know what the City's long-term goals are.
Jenn De Falco, Twentynine Palms, wanted to express how vital it is to have a Center like this.
Alex Garcia, Twentynine Palms, commented that this Center is one of the most important things we can get for the homeless and he is in full support.
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Mai, no address given, commented that she is in favor of this Center.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain to financially sponsor the proposed Navigation Center located at 6594 Adobe Road for the amount of $32,010.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
13. Self Help Construction Program - Agreement to Negotiate.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approve the Agreement to Negotiate with Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) to establish a self-help construction program in the City of Twentynine Palms.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report.
Councilmember Klink asked if it is correct that 10 houses at a time will be going up.
Mr. Pedro Rodriguez, Executive Director for the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, provided more information on the program.
Joseph Candelaria, Twentynine Palms, commented that this sounds like an awesome program and would like to know more about it. Kudos to the City Council.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain, to approve the Agreement to Negotiate with Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) to establish a self-help construction program in the City of Twentynine Palms.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms, spoke about the lack of crosswalks and stop signs on Sun Valley Drive, Sunnyvale, and Hillside.
Eileen Leslie, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the incident at the Wastewater Committee meeting on September 6th in which she was threatened by the Committee Chair. She commented that this is a bad look for our City and will not be bullied.
She thanked the concerned citizens who reached out to her.
April Ramirez, Twentynine Palms, commented to the City Council to stand by for a cure and correct letter in regard to the previous comment made about money spent on "Box of Kittens" by the TBID.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, spoke regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the incident that occurred on September 6th at the Wastewater Committee meeting.
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September 12, 2023
Mai, no address given, spoke regarding two homeless women she recently helped. She asked the City Council to look into helping these homeless more.
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal Banners throughout the City.
2. Maintained vs. Non-Maintained Roads.
3. Discussion on forming a Youth Advisory Committee.
4. Discussion with the Homeless Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
5. Discussion on the possibility of moving the Wastewater Treatment Plant from the Desert Knoll area to the east side of the City in the Industrial zone.
Mayor Wright asked what we can do on Larrea Avenue and Sunnyslope Drive. He mentioned that he witnessed students from the High School trying to cross Larrea without crosswalks or stop signs and it is very dangerous. Councilmember Klink seconded the item, and he asked if we could have more flashing lights on signs that were recently installed on some of the streets.
Councilmember Scott asked to add an item, to disband the Wastewater Committee. This item died due to no second.
Councilmember Scott asked to add an item, to replace the Chair of the Wastewater Committee. This item died due to no second.
Councilmember Scott asked to add an item, to stop the Wastewater Treatment Plant altogether. This item died due to no second.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain commented that a discussion on what occurred that evening needs to be addressed. Mayor Wright agreed. City Manager Luckino commented that there is some training scheduled on the way meetings should be run.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Luckino provided the following updates: the City continues to look at the pool issue, in keeping it up longer, the Regional Water Quality Control Board will be speaking at Rotary tomorrow so anyone that is interested in listening to their presentation, can go to Rotary tomorrow, he is continuing to work on the statewide committee for sales tax allocations, and Staff is working on an agreement for the portable showers at Shadow Mountain Church, and in regards IT, technology is changing all the time. He thanked Eli Marshall, for all that he does.
Mayor Wright forgot to mention that he recently attended a High School Football game, and they had a student walk onto the field with the flag because the field doesn't have a flagpole. He asked if there is a way to help with the purchase of a flagpole, it would be beneficial.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting in memory of September 11, 2001 at 7:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer
TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL
City Council - Regular Meeting MINUTES
City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
www.29palms.org
August 22, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Boy Scout member Tom Ellison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation - Elder Robert Kelley, Oasis Community Church, gave the Invocation.
Roll Call - The following Councilmembers were present: Bilderain, Klink. Mintz, Scott, and Wright.
Closed Session Announcements - None.
Changes to the Agenda - None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Wright announced that these proceedings may be viewed on demand on the City of Twentynine Palms website at www.29palms.org. You may also Live Stream this meeting by going on our website and clicking on the "Meeting Agendas" link.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Introduction of the new San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Detective.
Captain Robert Warrick introduced the two Twentynine Palms detectives, Detective Alex Stumbo and Shane Crowl.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Councilmember Scott mentioned that he attended the East Valley Regional Steering Committee meeting and had regular meetings with his constituents.
Councilmember Mintz commented that he attended a Kiwanis meeting and had a few meetings with his constituents.
Councilmember Klink welcomed the two detectives. He mentioned that he attended a Mountain Desert Measure I meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain commented that he had meetings with some concerned citizens.
Mayor Wright thanked the Staff that was involved with the storm that came through, Morongo Basin Arch, Motel 6, Set Free Church, and Reach Out Morongo Basin, he took a tour of the City and there wasn't much damage as a result of the storm, he welcomed the new detectives, he toured a facility called "The Ranch" that is for rehabilitation organized by Set Free Church. He wished Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain a Happy Birthday and to those family members whose birthday is in August.
Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain acknowledged Mayor Wright as well as his birthday is on the same day as his.
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Councilmember Klink and all present at the meeting sang Happy Birthday to Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain and Mayor Wright and he mentioned that the Mayor was interviewed by a KESQ during the storm.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve the Reading by Title Only.
3. Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $6,355,215.59.
4. Approval of Project Phoenix Warrant Register Totaling $16,906.19.
5. Janitorial Contract.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate, approve and sign the Agreement for Contractor Services with Soap Suds Cleaning Service.
6. Legislative Report - July 2023.
7. Morongo Basin Ambulance Report - June 2023.
8. Fire Department Emergency Response Report - July 2023.
9. Five-year Report of Developer Impact Fee Funds Deposits: Pursuant to Government Code Sections 66000, et.al.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council receive and file the City Development Fee Programs Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, asked the City Council to explain item #3, the Warrant Register, specifically check number 0016590, made out to Civitas. City Manager Luckino explained the item which came from the TBID funds.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Klink to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Councilmember Mintz abstained from item #4, due to a possible conflict of interest.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION – NONE
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. San Bernardino County Fire (SBCFD) Fire Code.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council hold a Public Hearing, introduce Ordinance No.306 and approve SBCFPD Ordinance No. 23-01 adopting the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Fire Code (referencing the 2022 Edition of California Fire Code).
Fire Chief Scott Tuttle introduced Mike Havens, Fire Prevention Specialist with San Bernardino County Fire, who gave a Power Point presentation regarding the Fire Code adoption.
Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing,
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Wright closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain to introduce Ordinance No.306 and approve SBCFPD Ordinance No. 23-01 adopting the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Fire Code (referencing the 2022 Edition of California Fire Code).
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11. DCA23-000010 Article 2 - Allowable Uses.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council conduct the Public Hearing, consider public comment, find the project exempt from CEQA and introduce the Ordinance approving the Development Code Amendment.
Community Development Director Gardner (Director Gardner) presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing.
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Wright closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Scott to find the project exempt from CEQA and introduce the Ordinance approving the Development Code Amendment.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12. DCA23-000009 Accessory Dwelling Units.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council conduct the Public Hearing, consider public comment, find the project exempt from CEQA and introduce the Ordinance amending the Development Code.
Director Gardner presented the Staff Report.
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Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing.
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Wright closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bilderain to find the project exempt from CEQA and introduce the Ordinance approving the Development Code Amendment.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
13. DCA23-000008 Density Bonus, Community Care, Emergency Shelters.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council conduct the Public Hearing, consider public comment, find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance approving the Development Code Amendment.
Director Gardner presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing.
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Wright closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Scott to find the project exempt from CEQA and introduce the Ordinance approving the Development Code Amendment.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
14. DCA 23-000006 Off Street Parking and Loading.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council conduct the Public Hearing, consider public comment, find the project exempt from CEQA and adopt the Ordinance amending the Development Code.
Director Gardner presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Wright opened the Public Hearing.
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Wright closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mintz, seconded by Councilmember Scott to find the project exempt from CEQA and introduce the Ordinance approving the Development Code Amendment.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
15. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities' Annual Conference.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council designate a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the League of California Cities' Annual Conference.
City Clerk Villescas presented the Staff Report.
Councilmember Mintz nominated Councilmember Klink to be the Delegate and was approved unanimously by a voice vote.
Mayor Wright nominated Councilmember Mintz to be the Alternate Delegate and was approved unanimously by a voice vote.
16. Portable Shower Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: The Housing/Homeless Advisory Committee recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase a portable shower unit, and to enter into an agreement with non-profit agencies within the City for its use to serve the homeless population.
Director Gardner presented the Staff Report.
Councilmember Mintz asked where the water would be dumped. Director Gardner commented that the water would be dumped at an appropriate facility, it would not just be dumped on the ground.
Councilmember Scott mentioned that his concern is moving the portable shower from one location to another.
He thinks it should stay stationary.
Pastor Nick Foley, Set Free Church, provided more information.
Cindy Benard, Twentynine Palms, commented that while she appreciates Shadow Mountain Church for their proposal, she feels this is problematic. The churches are not a good location for something that is paid with city funds.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of these portable showers.
Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, mentioned that this is a great program. He thanked Pastor Maddy for doing this and does not want this program to be halted.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Klink, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to authorize the City Manager to purchase a portable shower unit, and to enter into an agreement with non-profit agencies within the City for its use to serve the homeless population.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, SCOTT, WRIGHT
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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17. Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID).
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council:
1. Approve the TBID's Annual Report and Marketing Plan & Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-21 confirming the intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
City Manager Luckino presented the Staff Report. He then passed the floor to Ms. Breanne Dusastre, Marketing Director, who presented the statistics and budget.
City Manager Luckino presented an amended budget list, which indicated four items from the original budget were amended.
Councilmember Scott asked if every city had a TBID. City Manager Luckino replied no.
Mayor Wright read an email for the record, that was sent from Ann Congdon in favor of the TBID.
Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, asked questions about the TBID budget. City Manager Luckino answered all questions.
Joseph Carder, Twentynine Palms, commented that he is not in the tourism industry, and he is not comprehending some of the items on the budget. He mentioned he is not for it.
Cindy Bernard, Twentynine Palms spoke in opposition of TBID.
Ashton Ramsey, Twentynine Palms spoke about promoting small local businesses, lower city tax to be more compatible and find a way to promote tourism.
Charmaine Nathraj, Twentynine Palms spoke in opposition of TBID. She would like the TBID abolished.
Yashwin Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of TBID.
Nadia Nathraj, Twentynine Palms spoke in opposition of TBID. She feels the TBID does not bring tourists to the City and the $500,000 should be transferred to help the homeless.
Cheryl Cook, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of TBID.
Jessica Dickler, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of TBID.
Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of TBID. He feels it is not working.
Patricia Knight, Twentynine Palms, spoke in favor of TBID. As a Board member of TBID, she explained some of the advantages of keeping TBID.
Cameron Lutz, spoke in opposition of TBID.
Mary Jane Binge, Twentynine Palms, asked the City Council to table this item and possibly form a committee to look into the TBID and work this all out. She expressed that she would like to be on the committee if one is formed.
April Ramirez, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of TBID.
Eileen Leslie, Twentynine Palms, spoke in opposition of TBID.
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Rakesh Mehta, Board Chair for TBID, spoke about TBID, the lack of participation by the community before now and spoke in favor of TBID.
Susan Peplow, commented that she agrees with forming a committee to work out the issues, possibly bring in community members at large to provide input. She mentioned that she is for the TBID.
After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Mintz that we move forward with:
Approving the TBID's Annual Report and Marketing Plan & Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Adopting a Resolution No. 23-21 confirming the intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, with the agreement of amending the budget to not allow funding for an additional employee at the Visitors' Center and raising the amount to contribute for events to $200,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Klink.
The above motion was carried by the following:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: BILDERAIN, KLINK, MINTZ, WRIGHT
NOES: SCOTT
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED ITEMS
1. Seasonal Banners throughout the City.
2. Maintained v. Non-Maintained Roads.
3. Discussion on partnering with non-profits to open a "Warming Shelter".
4. Identify ten lots to start a self-help construction program.
5. Discussion on forming a Youth Advisory Committee.
6. Discussion with the Homeless and Housing Committee on the possibility of hotels housing the homeless for short periods of time.
7. Discussion on the possibility of moving the Wastewater Treatment Plant from the Desert Knoll area to the east side of the City in the industrial zone.
Councilmember Scott asked that an item be added: A discussion on ADA compliance on VHRs. Mayor Wright seconded the item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
April Ramirez, Twentynine Palms, announced that she is the new President of the PTO at Oasis Elementary. She commented that they are hosting their first Mixer "Nacho or Not Your Average PTO". She stressed that Oasis Elementary has a great principal and there are great things coming.
Cindy Bernard, Twentynine Palms, asked the City to encourage transparency and record all city meetings. She commented that regarding events, can a committee be formed to work on this.
Alice Lawson, Twentynine Palms, asked the City Council to go out by Oasis Elementary School and monitor the kids crossing the street. She feels that four way stop signs should be installed, however, there is traffic speeding down the street while school children are crossing the street.
Paul Di'Amico, Twentynine Palms, commented that his jeep was rear ended on May 17th and the vehicle rolled over. He thanked the paramedics and all who responded to this accident. Everyone was very professional and courteous. He
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mentioned that he had issues with the towing company as he had a cell phone and money taken from the vehicle and expressed his concerns of this company. He warned everyone to be weary of this company.
Astrid Johnson, Twentynine Palms, thanked the community for the wonderful response they received during the hurricane in helping the homeless take shelter.
Jenn De Falco, Twentynine Palms, provided statistics on the homeless that were given assistance during the hurricane.
She thanked the City Council for all their help as well.
Karalee Hargrove, Twentynine Palms, commented that she wanted to prove to her daughter, who joined her at the meeting, that the City is still great. She feels that things have changed so much, there is so much divisiveness. She commented that there are opportunities to volunteer, so volunteer.
Matt Shragge, Twentynine Palms, commented that tough meetings are always good because you see people that care.
He thanked the City Staff for all their assistance. He added that it is always a better community when we all come together and work together.
Veno Nathraj, Twentynine Palms, stressed that he does not belong to any group, such as "I Dislike Twentynine Palms Leadership.” He commented that he has his own opinions and asked the City Council, what is the vision for Twentynine Palms? He feels that our community is plagued with homelessness, drug addiction and unemployment.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Luckino provided the following updates: he mentioned that the City recently received a $450,000 grant for the design of a channel trail from Adobe Road to Luckie Park, he thanked City staff for all their hard work for clearing the roads and getting the conditions out to the public during the hurricane. He also thanked members of the Set Free Church for their assistance in getting the homeless to our emergency shelter. He commented that there have been a lot of burglaries in the City, and he is happy to have that additional detective to help solve these crimes. He explained the delay of the sidewalk installation near Oasis Elementary School. He mentioned that he would have an update on the Split Rock bridge at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Villescas, CMC
City Clerk/Public Information Officer
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Senior Finance Technician
FOR MEETING: Oct 24 2023
SUBJECT: Approval of Project Phoenix Warrant Register Totaling $57,153.59.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Warrant Register Project
Phoenix
Check Date
Warrant Register
PPBI Gen Chkng
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Vendor
WARRANT DATE: 10-24-23
Check / Payment
0017082 8/17/2023 [1059] MARK T (2524) CLEMONS 38,800.00 0017095 8/23/2023 [2695] EPIC LAND SOLUTIONS, INC 2,000.00 0017105 8/23/2023 [3383] REXEL USA, INC. 7,492.94
0017146 8/30/2023 [1151] ELIJAH (2503) MARSHALL 528.13
0017257 9/20/2023 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 8,332.52
Approved by: Date:
Total Checks: 57,153.59
Run: 10/05/2023 at 10:38 AM Page: 1
Check Date
Warrant Register
PPBI Gen Chkng
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Vendor
WARRANT DATE: 10-24-23
Check / Payment
0017082 8/17/2023 [1059] MARK T (2524) CLEMONS 38,800.00 0017095 8/23/2023 [2695] EPIC LAND SOLUTIONS, INC 2,000.00 0017105 8/23/2023 [3383] REXEL USA, INC. 7,492.94
0017146 8/30/2023 [1151] ELIJAH (2503) MARSHALL 528.13
0017257 9/20/2023 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 8,332.52
Approved by: Date:
Total Checks: 57,153.59
Run: 10/05/2023 at 10:38 AM Page: 1
STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Senior Finance Technician
FOR MEETING: Oct 24 2023
SUBJECT: Approval of Warrant Register Totaling $2,045,562.99.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Warrant Register
Check Date
Warrant Register
PPBI Gen Chkng
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Vendor
WARRANT DATE: 10-24-23
Check / Payment
0017049 8/16/2023 [2408] ACCUFUND, INC 1,653.60
0017050 8/16/2023 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 724.43 0017051 8/16/2023 [1005] AFLAC 865.60
0017052 8/16/2023 [2680] AIS 63.65
0017053 8/16/2023 [2816] APOLLO WOOD RECOVERY, INC 8,306.00 0017054 8/16/2023 [1014] ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION 13,589.92 0017055 8/16/2023 [1018] AVALON URGENT CARE INC 100.00
0017056 8/16/2023 [3364] BOX OF KITTENS 800.00
0017057 8/16/2023 [3598] CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA 91.27
0017058 8/16/2023 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 1,027.84 0017059 8/16/2023 [1095] EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT 1,350.00 0017060 8/16/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 45.14
0017061 8/16/2023 [1109] GALLS LLC 40.78
0017062 8/16/2023 [2164] INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES LLC 3,800.00 0017063 8/16/2023 [1140] JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK COUNCIL FOR THE 3,500.00 0017064 8/16/2023 [3715] KNC CONSTRUCTION, INC 16,104.69 0017065 8/16/2023 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 190.70 0017066 8/16/2023 [1157] MCCS 500.00
0017067 8/16/2023 [2367] MIDAMERICA 492.00
0017068 8/16/2023 [1177] NEWCO DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATED 3,065.55 0017069 8/16/2023 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 84,521.96
0017070 8/16/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - DESIREE ROSE 123.63 0017071 8/16/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - LAUREK KEDIS 549.28 0017072 8/16/2023 [2582] OREILLY 139.28
0017073 8/16/2023 [1212] RUTAN AND TUCKER 19,235.23
0017074 8/16/2023 [1213] SAN BERNARDINO CO SHERIFFS DEPT 443,627.00 0017075 8/16/2023 [1230] SCE 9,964.74
0017076 8/16/2023 [1231] SPARKLETTS 826.63
0017077[VOID] 8/16/2023 [0531] AMY TESSIER 117.51
0017078 8/16/2023 [1264] US BANK ST PAUL 1,200.00
0017079 8/16/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 328.00 0017080 8/16/2023 [1133] VISUAL EDGE IT, INC 72.52
0017081 8/16/2023 [0531] AMY TESSIER 49.48
0017083 8/23/2023 [1008] ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE INC 2,221.80 0017084 8/23/2023 [2326] ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE 412.58 0017085 8/23/2023 [0143] RICHARD CLIFFORD BOYD 42.02
0017086[VOID] 8/23/2023 [3735] CAROLINE PARTAMIAN 560.00 0017087 8/23/2023 [1052] CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES INC 46,814.50 0017088 8/23/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 115.29 0017089 8/23/2023 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 0017090 8/23/2023 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 0017091 8/23/2023 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 0017092 8/23/2023 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 1
0017093 8/23/2023 [3568] CV STRATEGIES 1,087.50
0017094 8/23/2023 [1079] DATA TICKET INC 1,499.69
0017096 8/23/2023 [1109] GALLS LLC 1,501.83
0017097 8/23/2023 [2183] JOE A GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00 0017098 8/23/2023 [3588] METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 4,574.41 0017099 8/23/2023 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5,063.52 0017100 8/23/2023 [1175] AARON NEVEU 1,647.00
0017101 8/23/2023 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 6,900.00
0017102 8/23/2023 [1184] OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN 588.78 0017103 8/23/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - THANG CAO 154.61 0017104 8/23/2023 [2355] RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2,170.39 0017106 8/23/2023 [1230] SCE 1,551.82
0017107 8/23/2023 [3056] SOAP SUDS CLEANING SERVICE (9049) 1,790.00 0017108 8/23/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 12.53
0017109 8/23/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 129.99
0017110 8/23/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 159.98
0017111 8/23/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 1,179.00
0017112 8/23/2023 [1178] SPRINT 110.21
0017113 8/23/2023 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 1,971.66 0017114 8/23/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 130.00 0017115 8/23/2023 [1272] VCA YUCCA VALLEY 28.73
0017116 8/23/2023 [1133] VISUAL EDGE IT, INC 459.19
0017117 8/23/2023 [1274] VSP 673.08
0017118 8/23/2023 [1275] VICKIE (3145) WAITE 105.00
0017119 8/23/2023 [2528] WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV 121.71 0017120 8/23/2023 [2394] WILLDAN 7,250.00
0017121 8/30/2023 [3043] 29 FIT (9045) 90.00
0017122 8/30/2023 [1001] LORI (8411) ABDELNOUR 1,475.00 0017123 8/30/2023 [0425] HAYWOOD ADAMS 216.24
0017124 8/30/2023 [2680] AIS 169.61
0017125 8/30/2023 [3121] AMERICAN EXPRESS 3,726.15
0017126 8/30/2023 [1007] ANDY'S LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICE (3803) 1,975.00 0017127 8/30/2023 [3738] APPLIED CONCEPTS INC 3,709.40
0017128 8/30/2023 [1017] AUTOZONE (0842) 212.52
0017129 8/30/2023 [1018] AVALON URGENT CARE INC 165.00
0017130 8/30/2023 [3736] BARCO PRODUCTS, LLC 875.64
0017131 8/30/2023 [1137] BILL'S DIESEL 1,213.06
0017132 8/30/2023 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 30,756.95 0017133 8/30/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 158.33 0017134 8/30/2023 [1038] CMRSFP 900.00
0017135 8/30/2023 [1307] DESERT FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO INC (0133) 319.86 0017136 8/30/2023 [1100] FEDEX 24.66
0017137 8/30/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 106.96
0017138 8/30/2023 [1110] GAMETIME 706.96
0017139 8/30/2023 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 2,430.50 0017140 8/30/2023 [1120] HDL SOFTWARE, LLC 695.00
0017141 8/30/2023 [1123] HIGH TECH IRRIGATION INCORPORATED 3,958.76 0017142 8/30/2023 [3739] KAY PARK RECREATION CORPORATION 3,711.67 0017143 8/30/2023 [3715] KNC CONSTRUCTION, INC 16,781.27 0017144 8/30/2023 [1149] LLOYD PEST CONTROL CO INC (8202) 515.00 0017145 8/30/2023 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 667.02 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 2
0017147 8/30/2023 [3720] NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE LLC 2,372.25 0017148 8/30/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MIRACLE RECREATION 548.72 0017149 8/30/2023 [3737] RODNEY REPAIR AND SERVICE 277.00 0017150 8/30/2023 [1216] SAN BERNARDINO CO FIRE DEPARTMENT 5,785.41 0017151 8/30/2023 [2268] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-RADIO 107.16 0017152 8/30/2023 [1230] SCE 14,247.47
0017153 8/30/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0017154 8/30/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 149.98
0017155 8/30/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0017156 8/30/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 189.99
0017157 8/30/2023 [1254] TROPHY EXPRESS 104.96
0017158 8/30/2023 [0533] KLALYN TSCHOEPE 105.46
0017159 8/30/2023 [1270] VALLEY INDEPENDENT PRINTING 324.08 0017160 8/30/2023 [1273] VERIZON WIRELESS 308.30
0017161 8/31/2023 [0530] PATRICK TENORIO 105.46
0017162 9/05/2023 [3725] SCENT EVIDENCE K9, LLC 12,500.00 0017163 9/06/2023 [2463] 4 SPORTS N' MORE (8671) 8,165.13 0017164 9/06/2023 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 713.62 0017165 9/06/2023 [3741] ASHLYN HARRIS 550.00
0017166 9/06/2023 [2395] BENCHMARK (8718) 800.00
0017167 9/06/2023 [3709] CA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 85.00 0017168 9/06/2023 [3735] CAROLINE PARTAMIAN 2,387.50
0017169 9/06/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 689.60 0017170 9/06/2023 [2785] COPY CENTER PLUS INC. (8893) 23.91 0017171 9/06/2023 [3568] CV STRATEGIES 3,200.00
0017172 9/06/2023 [1081] STEPHEN F DAVIS 400.00
0017173 9/06/2023 [3723] DESERT GENERAL LLC 5,000.00
0017174 9/06/2023 [1100] FEDEX 43.61
0017175 9/06/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 50.70
0017176 9/06/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 257.56
0017177 9/06/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 6.55
0017178 9/06/2023 [1109] GALLS LLC 416.80
0017179 9/06/2023 [2615] IE GENERAL ENGINEERING INC (8767) 87,091.25 0017180 9/06/2023 [3660] KIMBERLY K. JOHNSON 1,415.00
0017181 9/06/2023 [1171] NATIONAL BAND AND TAG COMPANY 271.08 0017182 9/06/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - SHARON BISHOP 200.00 0017183 9/06/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MORONGO BASIN HEALTHCARE 500.00 0017184 9/06/2023 [2582] OREILLY 148.38
0017185 9/06/2023 [2686] QUEST DIAGNOSTICS 37.80
0017186 9/06/2023 [2499] RACKSPACE US, INC 2,728.62
0017187 9/06/2023 [1203] REACH OUT MORONGO BASIN (5005) 393.37 0017188 9/06/2023 [1230] SCE 15,311.46
0017189 9/06/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.98
0017190 9/06/2023 [2697] STERICYCLE INC 87.70
0017191 9/06/2023 [1243] THE GAS COMPANY 514.99
0017192 9/06/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 4,957.64 0017193 9/06/2023 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 1,971.66 0017194 9/06/2023 [1270] VALLEY INDEPENDENT PRINTING 27.19 0017195 9/06/2023 [1133] VISUAL EDGE IT, INC 67.18
0017196 9/13/2023 [3043] 29 FIT (9045) 90.00
0017197 9/13/2023 [2809] ACTION INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 1,695.53 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 3
0017198 9/13/2023 [1005] AFLAC 865.60
0017199 9/13/2023 [2326] ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE 170.00 0017200 9/13/2023 [2209] ARAMARK UNIFORMS (8539) 2,548.38 0017201 9/13/2023 [3604] ASSUREHIRE, INC 373.52
0017202 9/13/2023 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 160.62 0017203 9/13/2023 [3658] CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC 20,833.75 0017204 9/13/2023 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 417.84
0017205 9/13/2023 [1102] FORENSIC DTS INC 298.85
0017206 9/13/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 77.79
0017207 9/13/2023 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 685.00 0017208 9/13/2023 [1341] HI-DESERT AIR INC (0336) 365.00 0017209 9/13/2023 [1123] HIGH TECH IRRIGATION INCORPORATED 545.17 0017210 9/13/2023 [0291] JOEL ANTHONY KLINK 134.93
0017211 9/13/2023 [1145] LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 160.00 0017212 9/13/2023 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 256.85 0017213[VOID] 9/13/2023 [0175] DANIEL MINTZ SR 134.93
0017214 9/13/2023 [1163] MOJAVE DESERT AIR QUALITY MGMT DIST 800.12 0017215 9/13/2023 [1164] MORONGO BASIN BROADCASTING CORP 215.00 0017216 9/13/2023 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 9,220.83 0017217 9/13/2023 [1228] NCSI 37.00
0017218 9/13/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - E & J RECYCLING CENTER 186.80 0017219 9/13/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICE 241.05 0017220 9/13/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - QUINN SIDON 195.23 0017221 9/13/2023 [1036] PARKER'S BUILDING SUPPLY 29 PALMS (8036) 963.68 0017222 9/13/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 1,264.95
0017223 9/13/2023 [1192] PETTY CASH/CH 44.25
0017224 9/13/2023 [2499] RACKSPACE US, INC 5,415.69
0017225 9/13/2023 [1213] SAN BERNARDINO CO SHERIFFS DEPT 443,627.00 0017226 9/13/2023 [1230] SCE 8,569.64
0017227 9/13/2023 [1231] SPARKLETTS 431.99
0017228 9/13/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 144.03
0017229 9/13/2023 [2201] TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 75.00 0017230 9/13/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 426.81 0017231 9/13/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 90.76 0017232 9/13/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 583.56 0017233 9/13/2023 [0171] CYNTHIA VILLESCAS 134.93
0017234 9/13/2023 [1284] WONDER ELECTRIC COMPANY (0052) 2,835.29 0017235 9/13/2023 [0392] MCARTHUR WRIGHT 134.93
0017236 9/14/2023 [1014] ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION 17,127.93 0017237 9/14/2023 [2884] PAUL F MAURER 1,675.20
0017238 9/14/2023 [1117] AFFORDABLE HEATING & AIR COND (8146) 274.78 0017239 9/14/2023 [1151] ELIJAH (2503) MARSHALL 1,150.07 0017240 9/20/2023 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 269.30 0017241 9/20/2023 [1008] ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE INC 1,383.66 0017242 9/20/2023 [1017] AUTOZONE (0842) 103.79
0017243 9/20/2023 [3598] CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA 80.15
0017244 9/20/2023 [1048] CARL OTTESON'S CERTIFIED BACKFLOW (2602) 1,080.00 0017245 9/20/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 115.29 0017246 9/20/2023 [3568] CV STRATEGIES 2,225.00
0017247 9/20/2023 [3568] CV STRATEGIES 3,331.25
0017248 9/20/2023 [1100] FEDEX 42.14
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0017249 9/20/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 45.14
0017250 9/20/2023 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 2,957.50 0017251 9/20/2023 [3656] GREATMATS.COM CORP 6,245.40
0017252 9/20/2023 [1125] HDL COMPANIES 1,308.66
0017253 9/20/2023 [3742] JOSEPH NEWTON 2,500.00
0017254 9/20/2023 [3588] METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 4,668.11 0017255 9/20/2023 [1175] AARON NEVEU 1,672.00
0017256 9/20/2023 [1177] NEWCO DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATED 2,679.57 0017258 9/20/2023 [1184] OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN 3,146.84 0017259 9/20/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MICHELE DEANGELIS 358.79 0017260 9/20/2023 [1193] PETTY CASH/REC 53.00
0017261 9/20/2023 [1196] PITNEY BOWES 76.77
0017262 9/20/2023 [1203] REACH OUT MORONGO BASIN (5005) 300.00 0017263 9/20/2023 [1212] RUTAN AND TUCKER 18,906.80
0017264 9/20/2023 [1214] SAN BERNARDINO CO OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR 45.00 0017265 9/20/2023 [1230] SCE 1,205.17
0017266 9/20/2023 [2862] MICHAEL J SMITH 2,500.00
0017267 9/20/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 12.53
0017268 9/20/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 129.99
0017269 9/20/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 159.98
0017270 9/20/2023 [1178] SPRINT 110.21
0017271 9/20/2023 [3612] TEASE SHIRTS-1 1,321.31
0017272 9/20/2023 [2875] TOPS N BARRICADES INC 459.69
0017273 9/20/2023 [3319] TOTAL COMPENSATION SYSTEMS 1,530.00 0017274 9/20/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 692.02 0017275 9/20/2023 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 1,971.66 0017276 9/20/2023 [1272] VCA YUCCA VALLEY 33.14
0017277 9/20/2023 [1274] VSP 701.43
0017278 9/20/2023 [3721] VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC 73,851.84 0017279 9/20/2023 [2528] WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV 121.71 0017280 9/20/2023 [1744] YUNEX LLC 644.54
0017281 9/27/2023 [1001] LORI (8411) ABDELNOUR 1,475.00 0017282 9/27/2023 [2680] AIS 367.77
0017283 9/27/2023 [3121] AMERICAN EXPRESS 15,423.99
0017284 9/27/2023 [1007] ANDY'S LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICE (3803) 1,975.00 0017285 9/27/2023 [3729] ATRIUM APOTHECARY INC 140.00
0017286 9/27/2023 [1052] CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES INC 63,825.79 0017287 9/27/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 372.14 0017288 9/27/2023 [1079] DATA TICKET INC 595.00
0017289 9/27/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 106.96
0017290 9/27/2023 [0510] ABIGAIL HERNANDEZ CONDE 27.50
0017291 9/27/2023 [3743] HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1,574.55 0017292 9/27/2023 [3632] INLAND EMPIRE TOURISM COUNCIL 6,500.00 0017293 9/27/2023 [2164] INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES LLC 3,800.00 0017294 9/27/2023 [2183] JOE A GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00 0017295 9/27/2023 [0291] JOEL ANTHONY KLINK 23.93
0017296 9/27/2023 [1144] JAMES W (2985) KYLE 1,440.00
0017297 9/27/2023 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 512.37 0017298 9/27/2023 [1157] MCCS 9,100.00
0017299 9/27/2023 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2,217.60 0017300 9/27/2023 [2355] RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2,189.40 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 5
0017301 9/27/2023 [2396] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-CSA 5,662.35 0017302 9/27/2023 [1230] SCE 1,000.58
0017303 9/27/2023 [3056] SOAP SUDS CLEANING SERVICE (9049) 1,790.00 0017304 9/27/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 149.98
0017305 9/27/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0017306 9/27/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 1,179.00
0017307 9/27/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 189.99
0017308 9/27/2023 [1252] TPHS 300.00
0017309 9/27/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 7,152.50 0017310 9/27/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 162.00 0017311 10/02/2023 [1191] PELICAN CLUB 70.00
0017312 10/04/2023 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 656.44 0017313 10/04/2023 [2680] AIS 82.18
0017314 10/04/2023 [2760] AMERICAN RED CROSS TRAINING SERVICES 108.00 0017315 10/04/2023 [3741] ASHLYN HARRIS 700.00
0017316 10/04/2023 [3591] AVCOM SERVICES 585.00
0017317 10/04/2023 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 160.62 0017318 10/04/2023 [3709] CA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 85.00 0017319 10/04/2023 [1329] CARDINAL VAN & STORAGE (0275) 3,575.00 0017320 10/04/2023 [3735] CAROLINE PARTAMIAN 3,632.03
0017321 10/04/2023 [3747] CAROLYN P RIGGS 1,000.00
0017322 10/04/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 1,869.00 0017323 10/04/2023 [2785] COPY CENTER PLUS INC. (8893) 145.61 0017324 10/04/2023 [3691] CROWN AWARDS 3,372.61
0017325 10/04/2023 [1081] STEPHEN F DAVIS 400.00
0017326 10/04/2023 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 800.26 0017327 10/04/2023 [3745] DOUGLAS BLANC 1,000.00
0017328 10/04/2023 [1105] FRIENDS OF TWENTYNINE PALMS LIBRARY 1,000.00 0017329 10/04/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 50.70
0017330 10/04/2023 [3660] KIMBERLY K. JOHNSON 1,415.00
0017331 10/04/2023 [1149] LLOYD PEST CONTROL CO INC (8202) 515.00 0017332 10/04/2023 [1151] ELIJAH (2503) MARSHALL 117.11 0017333 10/04/2023 [1228] NCSI 499.50
0017334 10/04/2023 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 58,403.66
0017335 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - FIRST CLASS MINERS, INC. 300.00 0017336 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - UMMI OMAR 94.00 0017337 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - AMERICAN HOME REMODELING 471.53 0017338 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - HOME DEPOT USA 197.89 0017339 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MELISSA RANDEY 77.36 0017340 10/04/2023 [1036] PARKER'S BUILDING SUPPLY 29 PALMS (8036) 503.56 0017341 10/04/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 1,164.65
0017342 10/04/2023 [3744] SANTA BARBARA CONTROL SYSTEMS 9,969.83 0017343 10/04/2023 [1230] SCE 16,685.64
0017344 10/04/2023 [3056] SOAP SUDS CLEANING SERVICE (9049) 250.00 0017345 10/04/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0017346 10/04/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.98
0017347 10/04/2023 [3746] TANIA HAMMIDI 1,000.00
0017348 10/04/2023 [1243] THE GAS COMPANY 525.56
0017349 10/04/2023 [2201] TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 75.00 0017350 10/04/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 4,739.80 0017351 10/04/2023 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 1,971.66 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 6
0017352 10/04/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 88.05 0017353 10/04/2023 [1273] VERIZON WIRELESS 308.44
3837276 8/20/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 437.88
CCF083123 8/31/2023 [2412] CREDIT CARD FEES 9,872.51
CCFWP091223 9/12/2023 [3201] PACIFIC PREMIER BANK (9099) 30.00 EFT 8/25/2023 98,389.00
FSAA083123 8/31/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 120.00
FSAR083123 8/31/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 46.16
GA082023 8/24/2023 [1055] PAYROLL 540.91
NW082423 8/24/2023 [1173] NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 1,691.80 NWO082423 8/24/2023 [1172] NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS OB 953.42 PAYCHEX081523 8/15/2023 [3201] PACIFIC PREMIER BANK (9099) 564.63 PERCOUNCIL08 8/24/2023 [1044] CALPERS 430.41
PERRC082423 8/24/2023 [1044] CALPERS 20,590.06
PERS457082423 8/24/2023 [1044] CALPERS 1,559.20
PRTX082523 8/24/2023 [1055] PAYROLL 21,493.19
WIREHRA09142 9/14/2023 [2367] MIDAMERICA 7,107.82
WORLDPAY 9/12/2023 [3201] PACIFIC PREMIER BANK (9099) 2,883.98 Approved by: Date:
Total Checks: 2,045,562.99
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Check Date
Warrant Register
PPBI Gen Chkng
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS
Vendor
WARRANT DATE: 10-24-23
Check / Payment
0017049 8/16/2023 [2408] ACCUFUND, INC 1,653.60
0017050 8/16/2023 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 724.43 0017051 8/16/2023 [1005] AFLAC 865.60
0017052 8/16/2023 [2680] AIS 63.65
0017053 8/16/2023 [2816] APOLLO WOOD RECOVERY, INC 8,306.00 0017054 8/16/2023 [1014] ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION 13,589.92 0017055 8/16/2023 [1018] AVALON URGENT CARE INC 100.00
0017056 8/16/2023 [3364] BOX OF KITTENS 800.00
0017057 8/16/2023 [3598] CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA 91.27
0017058 8/16/2023 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 1,027.84 0017059 8/16/2023 [1095] EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT 1,350.00 0017060 8/16/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 45.14
0017061 8/16/2023 [1109] GALLS LLC 40.78
0017062 8/16/2023 [2164] INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES LLC 3,800.00 0017063 8/16/2023 [1140] JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK COUNCIL FOR THE 3,500.00 0017064 8/16/2023 [3715] KNC CONSTRUCTION, INC 16,104.69 0017065 8/16/2023 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 190.70 0017066 8/16/2023 [1157] MCCS 500.00
0017067 8/16/2023 [2367] MIDAMERICA 492.00
0017068 8/16/2023 [1177] NEWCO DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATED 3,065.55 0017069 8/16/2023 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 84,521.96
0017070 8/16/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - DESIREE ROSE 123.63 0017071 8/16/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - LAUREK KEDIS 549.28 0017072 8/16/2023 [2582] OREILLY 139.28
0017073 8/16/2023 [1212] RUTAN AND TUCKER 19,235.23
0017074 8/16/2023 [1213] SAN BERNARDINO CO SHERIFFS DEPT 443,627.00 0017075 8/16/2023 [1230] SCE 9,964.74
0017076 8/16/2023 [1231] SPARKLETTS 826.63
0017077[VOID] 8/16/2023 [0531] AMY TESSIER 117.51
0017078 8/16/2023 [1264] US BANK ST PAUL 1,200.00
0017079 8/16/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 328.00 0017080 8/16/2023 [1133] VISUAL EDGE IT, INC 72.52
0017081 8/16/2023 [0531] AMY TESSIER 49.48
0017083 8/23/2023 [1008] ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE INC 2,221.80 0017084 8/23/2023 [2326] ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE 412.58 0017085 8/23/2023 [0143] RICHARD CLIFFORD BOYD 42.02
0017086[VOID] 8/23/2023 [3735] CAROLINE PARTAMIAN 560.00 0017087 8/23/2023 [1052] CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES INC 46,814.50 0017088 8/23/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 115.29 0017089 8/23/2023 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 0017090 8/23/2023 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 0017091 8/23/2023 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 0017092 8/23/2023 [1070] CNTY SAN BERDO CLERK BRD SUPERVISORS 50.00 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 1
0017093 8/23/2023 [3568] CV STRATEGIES 1,087.50
0017094 8/23/2023 [1079] DATA TICKET INC 1,499.69
0017096 8/23/2023 [1109] GALLS LLC 1,501.83
0017097 8/23/2023 [2183] JOE A GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00 0017098 8/23/2023 [3588] METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 4,574.41 0017099 8/23/2023 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5,063.52 0017100 8/23/2023 [1175] AARON NEVEU 1,647.00
0017101 8/23/2023 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 6,900.00
0017102 8/23/2023 [1184] OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN 588.78 0017103 8/23/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - THANG CAO 154.61 0017104 8/23/2023 [2355] RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2,170.39 0017106 8/23/2023 [1230] SCE 1,551.82
0017107 8/23/2023 [3056] SOAP SUDS CLEANING SERVICE (9049) 1,790.00 0017108 8/23/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 12.53
0017109 8/23/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 129.99
0017110 8/23/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 159.98
0017111 8/23/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 1,179.00
0017112 8/23/2023 [1178] SPRINT 110.21
0017113 8/23/2023 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 1,971.66 0017114 8/23/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 130.00 0017115 8/23/2023 [1272] VCA YUCCA VALLEY 28.73
0017116 8/23/2023 [1133] VISUAL EDGE IT, INC 459.19
0017117 8/23/2023 [1274] VSP 673.08
0017118 8/23/2023 [1275] VICKIE (3145) WAITE 105.00
0017119 8/23/2023 [2528] WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV 121.71 0017120 8/23/2023 [2394] WILLDAN 7,250.00
0017121 8/30/2023 [3043] 29 FIT (9045) 90.00
0017122 8/30/2023 [1001] LORI (8411) ABDELNOUR 1,475.00 0017123 8/30/2023 [0425] HAYWOOD ADAMS 216.24
0017124 8/30/2023 [2680] AIS 169.61
0017125 8/30/2023 [3121] AMERICAN EXPRESS 3,726.15
0017126 8/30/2023 [1007] ANDY'S LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICE (3803) 1,975.00 0017127 8/30/2023 [3738] APPLIED CONCEPTS INC 3,709.40
0017128 8/30/2023 [1017] AUTOZONE (0842) 212.52
0017129 8/30/2023 [1018] AVALON URGENT CARE INC 165.00
0017130 8/30/2023 [3736] BARCO PRODUCTS, LLC 875.64
0017131 8/30/2023 [1137] BILL'S DIESEL 1,213.06
0017132 8/30/2023 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 30,756.95 0017133 8/30/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 158.33 0017134 8/30/2023 [1038] CMRSFP 900.00
0017135 8/30/2023 [1307] DESERT FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO INC (0133) 319.86 0017136 8/30/2023 [1100] FEDEX 24.66
0017137 8/30/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 106.96
0017138 8/30/2023 [1110] GAMETIME 706.96
0017139 8/30/2023 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 2,430.50 0017140 8/30/2023 [1120] HDL SOFTWARE, LLC 695.00
0017141 8/30/2023 [1123] HIGH TECH IRRIGATION INCORPORATED 3,958.76 0017142 8/30/2023 [3739] KAY PARK RECREATION CORPORATION 3,711.67 0017143 8/30/2023 [3715] KNC CONSTRUCTION, INC 16,781.27 0017144 8/30/2023 [1149] LLOYD PEST CONTROL CO INC (8202) 515.00 0017145 8/30/2023 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 667.02 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 2
0017147 8/30/2023 [3720] NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE LLC 2,372.25 0017148 8/30/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MIRACLE RECREATION 548.72 0017149 8/30/2023 [3737] RODNEY REPAIR AND SERVICE 277.00 0017150 8/30/2023 [1216] SAN BERNARDINO CO FIRE DEPARTMENT 5,785.41 0017151 8/30/2023 [2268] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-RADIO 107.16 0017152 8/30/2023 [1230] SCE 14,247.47
0017153 8/30/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0017154 8/30/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 149.98
0017155 8/30/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0017156 8/30/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 189.99
0017157 8/30/2023 [1254] TROPHY EXPRESS 104.96
0017158 8/30/2023 [0533] KLALYN TSCHOEPE 105.46
0017159 8/30/2023 [1270] VALLEY INDEPENDENT PRINTING 324.08 0017160 8/30/2023 [1273] VERIZON WIRELESS 308.30
0017161 8/31/2023 [0530] PATRICK TENORIO 105.46
0017162 9/05/2023 [3725] SCENT EVIDENCE K9, LLC 12,500.00 0017163 9/06/2023 [2463] 4 SPORTS N' MORE (8671) 8,165.13 0017164 9/06/2023 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 713.62 0017165 9/06/2023 [3741] ASHLYN HARRIS 550.00
0017166 9/06/2023 [2395] BENCHMARK (8718) 800.00
0017167 9/06/2023 [3709] CA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 85.00 0017168 9/06/2023 [3735] CAROLINE PARTAMIAN 2,387.50
0017169 9/06/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 689.60 0017170 9/06/2023 [2785] COPY CENTER PLUS INC. (8893) 23.91 0017171 9/06/2023 [3568] CV STRATEGIES 3,200.00
0017172 9/06/2023 [1081] STEPHEN F DAVIS 400.00
0017173 9/06/2023 [3723] DESERT GENERAL LLC 5,000.00
0017174 9/06/2023 [1100] FEDEX 43.61
0017175 9/06/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 50.70
0017176 9/06/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 257.56
0017177 9/06/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 6.55
0017178 9/06/2023 [1109] GALLS LLC 416.80
0017179 9/06/2023 [2615] IE GENERAL ENGINEERING INC (8767) 87,091.25 0017180 9/06/2023 [3660] KIMBERLY K. JOHNSON 1,415.00
0017181 9/06/2023 [1171] NATIONAL BAND AND TAG COMPANY 271.08 0017182 9/06/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - SHARON BISHOP 200.00 0017183 9/06/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MORONGO BASIN HEALTHCARE 500.00 0017184 9/06/2023 [2582] OREILLY 148.38
0017185 9/06/2023 [2686] QUEST DIAGNOSTICS 37.80
0017186 9/06/2023 [2499] RACKSPACE US, INC 2,728.62
0017187 9/06/2023 [1203] REACH OUT MORONGO BASIN (5005) 393.37 0017188 9/06/2023 [1230] SCE 15,311.46
0017189 9/06/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.98
0017190 9/06/2023 [2697] STERICYCLE INC 87.70
0017191 9/06/2023 [1243] THE GAS COMPANY 514.99
0017192 9/06/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 4,957.64 0017193 9/06/2023 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 1,971.66 0017194 9/06/2023 [1270] VALLEY INDEPENDENT PRINTING 27.19 0017195 9/06/2023 [1133] VISUAL EDGE IT, INC 67.18
0017196 9/13/2023 [3043] 29 FIT (9045) 90.00
0017197 9/13/2023 [2809] ACTION INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 1,695.53 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 3
0017198 9/13/2023 [1005] AFLAC 865.60
0017199 9/13/2023 [2326] ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE 170.00 0017200 9/13/2023 [2209] ARAMARK UNIFORMS (8539) 2,548.38 0017201 9/13/2023 [3604] ASSUREHIRE, INC 373.52
0017202 9/13/2023 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 160.62 0017203 9/13/2023 [3658] CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC 20,833.75 0017204 9/13/2023 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 417.84
0017205 9/13/2023 [1102] FORENSIC DTS INC 298.85
0017206 9/13/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 77.79
0017207 9/13/2023 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 685.00 0017208 9/13/2023 [1341] HI-DESERT AIR INC (0336) 365.00 0017209 9/13/2023 [1123] HIGH TECH IRRIGATION INCORPORATED 545.17 0017210 9/13/2023 [0291] JOEL ANTHONY KLINK 134.93
0017211 9/13/2023 [1145] LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 160.00 0017212 9/13/2023 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 256.85 0017213[VOID] 9/13/2023 [0175] DANIEL MINTZ SR 134.93
0017214 9/13/2023 [1163] MOJAVE DESERT AIR QUALITY MGMT DIST 800.12 0017215 9/13/2023 [1164] MORONGO BASIN BROADCASTING CORP 215.00 0017216 9/13/2023 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 9,220.83 0017217 9/13/2023 [1228] NCSI 37.00
0017218 9/13/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - E & J RECYCLING CENTER 186.80 0017219 9/13/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICE 241.05 0017220 9/13/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - QUINN SIDON 195.23 0017221 9/13/2023 [1036] PARKER'S BUILDING SUPPLY 29 PALMS (8036) 963.68 0017222 9/13/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 1,264.95
0017223 9/13/2023 [1192] PETTY CASH/CH 44.25
0017224 9/13/2023 [2499] RACKSPACE US, INC 5,415.69
0017225 9/13/2023 [1213] SAN BERNARDINO CO SHERIFFS DEPT 443,627.00 0017226 9/13/2023 [1230] SCE 8,569.64
0017227 9/13/2023 [1231] SPARKLETTS 431.99
0017228 9/13/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 144.03
0017229 9/13/2023 [2201] TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 75.00 0017230 9/13/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 426.81 0017231 9/13/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 90.76 0017232 9/13/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 583.56 0017233 9/13/2023 [0171] CYNTHIA VILLESCAS 134.93
0017234 9/13/2023 [1284] WONDER ELECTRIC COMPANY (0052) 2,835.29 0017235 9/13/2023 [0392] MCARTHUR WRIGHT 134.93
0017236 9/14/2023 [1014] ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION 17,127.93 0017237 9/14/2023 [2884] PAUL F MAURER 1,675.20
0017238 9/14/2023 [1117] AFFORDABLE HEATING & AIR COND (8146) 274.78 0017239 9/14/2023 [1151] ELIJAH (2503) MARSHALL 1,150.07 0017240 9/20/2023 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 269.30 0017241 9/20/2023 [1008] ANIMAL ACTION LEAGUE INC 1,383.66 0017242 9/20/2023 [1017] AUTOZONE (0842) 103.79
0017243 9/20/2023 [3598] CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA 80.15
0017244 9/20/2023 [1048] CARL OTTESON'S CERTIFIED BACKFLOW (2602) 1,080.00 0017245 9/20/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 115.29 0017246 9/20/2023 [3568] CV STRATEGIES 2,225.00
0017247 9/20/2023 [3568] CV STRATEGIES 3,331.25
0017248 9/20/2023 [1100] FEDEX 42.14
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0017249 9/20/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 45.14
0017250 9/20/2023 [1122] GOLD MOUNTAIN CA NEWS MEDIA 2,957.50 0017251 9/20/2023 [3656] GREATMATS.COM CORP 6,245.40
0017252 9/20/2023 [1125] HDL COMPANIES 1,308.66
0017253 9/20/2023 [3742] JOSEPH NEWTON 2,500.00
0017254 9/20/2023 [3588] METLIFE SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 4,668.11 0017255 9/20/2023 [1175] AARON NEVEU 1,672.00
0017256 9/20/2023 [1177] NEWCO DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATED 2,679.57 0017258 9/20/2023 [1184] OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN 3,146.84 0017259 9/20/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MICHELE DEANGELIS 358.79 0017260 9/20/2023 [1193] PETTY CASH/REC 53.00
0017261 9/20/2023 [1196] PITNEY BOWES 76.77
0017262 9/20/2023 [1203] REACH OUT MORONGO BASIN (5005) 300.00 0017263 9/20/2023 [1212] RUTAN AND TUCKER 18,906.80
0017264 9/20/2023 [1214] SAN BERNARDINO CO OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR 45.00 0017265 9/20/2023 [1230] SCE 1,205.17
0017266 9/20/2023 [2862] MICHAEL J SMITH 2,500.00
0017267 9/20/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 12.53
0017268 9/20/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 129.99
0017269 9/20/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 159.98
0017270 9/20/2023 [1178] SPRINT 110.21
0017271 9/20/2023 [3612] TEASE SHIRTS-1 1,321.31
0017272 9/20/2023 [2875] TOPS N BARRICADES INC 459.69
0017273 9/20/2023 [3319] TOTAL COMPENSATION SYSTEMS 1,530.00 0017274 9/20/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 692.02 0017275 9/20/2023 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 1,971.66 0017276 9/20/2023 [1272] VCA YUCCA VALLEY 33.14
0017277 9/20/2023 [1274] VSP 701.43
0017278 9/20/2023 [3721] VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC 73,851.84 0017279 9/20/2023 [2528] WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV 121.71 0017280 9/20/2023 [1744] YUNEX LLC 644.54
0017281 9/27/2023 [1001] LORI (8411) ABDELNOUR 1,475.00 0017282 9/27/2023 [2680] AIS 367.77
0017283 9/27/2023 [3121] AMERICAN EXPRESS 15,423.99
0017284 9/27/2023 [1007] ANDY'S LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICE (3803) 1,975.00 0017285 9/27/2023 [3729] ATRIUM APOTHECARY INC 140.00
0017286 9/27/2023 [1052] CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES INC 63,825.79 0017287 9/27/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 372.14 0017288 9/27/2023 [1079] DATA TICKET INC 595.00
0017289 9/27/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 106.96
0017290 9/27/2023 [0510] ABIGAIL HERNANDEZ CONDE 27.50
0017291 9/27/2023 [3743] HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1,574.55 0017292 9/27/2023 [3632] INLAND EMPIRE TOURISM COUNCIL 6,500.00 0017293 9/27/2023 [2164] INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES LLC 3,800.00 0017294 9/27/2023 [2183] JOE A GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00 0017295 9/27/2023 [0291] JOEL ANTHONY KLINK 23.93
0017296 9/27/2023 [1144] JAMES W (2985) KYLE 1,440.00
0017297 9/27/2023 [1150] MARK SPEER AUTOMOTIVE (2109) 512.37 0017298 9/27/2023 [1157] MCCS 9,100.00
0017299 9/27/2023 [1167] MORONGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2,217.60 0017300 9/27/2023 [2355] RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2,189.40 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 5
0017301 9/27/2023 [2396] SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-CSA 5,662.35 0017302 9/27/2023 [1230] SCE 1,000.58
0017303 9/27/2023 [3056] SOAP SUDS CLEANING SERVICE (9049) 1,790.00 0017304 9/27/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 149.98
0017305 9/27/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0017306 9/27/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 1,179.00
0017307 9/27/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 189.99
0017308 9/27/2023 [1252] TPHS 300.00
0017309 9/27/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 7,152.50 0017310 9/27/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 162.00 0017311 10/02/2023 [1191] PELICAN CLUB 70.00
0017312 10/04/2023 [3581] ADVANCED IMAGING SOLUTIONS 656.44 0017313 10/04/2023 [2680] AIS 82.18
0017314 10/04/2023 [2760] AMERICAN RED CROSS TRAINING SERVICES 108.00 0017315 10/04/2023 [3741] ASHLYN HARRIS 700.00
0017316 10/04/2023 [3591] AVCOM SERVICES 585.00
0017317 10/04/2023 [1037] BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING (2692) 160.62 0017318 10/04/2023 [3709] CA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 85.00 0017319 10/04/2023 [1329] CARDINAL VAN & STORAGE (0275) 3,575.00 0017320 10/04/2023 [3735] CAROLINE PARTAMIAN 3,632.03
0017321 10/04/2023 [3747] CAROLYN P RIGGS 1,000.00
0017322 10/04/2023 [1053] CINTAS CORPORATION (8315) 1,869.00 0017323 10/04/2023 [2785] COPY CENTER PLUS INC. (8893) 145.61 0017324 10/04/2023 [3691] CROWN AWARDS 3,372.61
0017325 10/04/2023 [1081] STEPHEN F DAVIS 400.00
0017326 10/04/2023 [1087] DESERT HARDWARE (0301) 800.26 0017327 10/04/2023 [3745] DOUGLAS BLANC 1,000.00
0017328 10/04/2023 [1105] FRIENDS OF TWENTYNINE PALMS LIBRARY 1,000.00 0017329 10/04/2023 [1106] FRONTIER 50.70
0017330 10/04/2023 [3660] KIMBERLY K. JOHNSON 1,415.00
0017331 10/04/2023 [1149] LLOYD PEST CONTROL CO INC (8202) 515.00 0017332 10/04/2023 [1151] ELIJAH (2503) MARSHALL 117.11 0017333 10/04/2023 [1228] NCSI 499.50
0017334 10/04/2023 [1182] NV5 INC (8793) 58,403.66
0017335 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - FIRST CLASS MINERS, INC. 300.00 0017336 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - UMMI OMAR 94.00 0017337 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - AMERICAN HOME REMODELING 471.53 0017338 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - HOME DEPOT USA 197.89 0017339 10/04/2023 [0001] ONE TIME VENDOR - MELISSA RANDEY 77.36 0017340 10/04/2023 [1036] PARKER'S BUILDING SUPPLY 29 PALMS (8036) 503.56 0017341 10/04/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 1,164.65
0017342 10/04/2023 [3744] SANTA BARBARA CONTROL SYSTEMS 9,969.83 0017343 10/04/2023 [1230] SCE 16,685.64
0017344 10/04/2023 [3056] SOAP SUDS CLEANING SERVICE (9049) 250.00 0017345 10/04/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.99
0017346 10/04/2023 [1249] SPECTRUM 119.98
0017347 10/04/2023 [3746] TANIA HAMMIDI 1,000.00
0017348 10/04/2023 [1243] THE GAS COMPANY 525.56
0017349 10/04/2023 [2201] TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 75.00 0017350 10/04/2023 [1259] TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT 4,739.80 0017351 10/04/2023 [1269] VALIC C/O JP MORGAN CHASE 1,971.66 Run: 10/05/2023 at 11:15 AM Page: 6
0017352 10/04/2023 [1271] VCA 29 PALMS ANIMAL HOSPITAL (0319) 88.05 0017353 10/04/2023 [1273] VERIZON WIRELESS 308.44
3837276 8/20/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 437.88
CCF083123 8/31/2023 [2412] CREDIT CARD FEES 9,872.51
CCFWP091223 9/12/2023 [3201] PACIFIC PREMIER BANK (9099) 30.00 EFT 8/25/2023 98,389.00
FSAA083123 8/31/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 120.00
FSAR083123 8/31/2023 [2231] PAYCHEX INC 46.16
GA082023 8/24/2023 [1055] PAYROLL 540.91
NW082423 8/24/2023 [1173] NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 1,691.80 NWO082423 8/24/2023 [1172] NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS OB 953.42 PAYCHEX081523 8/15/2023 [3201] PACIFIC PREMIER BANK (9099) 564.63 PERCOUNCIL08 8/24/2023 [1044] CALPERS 430.41
PERRC082423 8/24/2023 [1044] CALPERS 20,590.06
PERS457082423 8/24/2023 [1044] CALPERS 1,559.20
PRTX082523 8/24/2023 [1055] PAYROLL 21,493.19
WIREHRA09142 9/14/2023 [2367] MIDAMERICA 7,107.82
WORLDPAY 9/12/2023 [3201] PACIFIC PREMIER BANK (9099) 2,883.98 Approved by: Date:
Total Checks: 2,045,562.99
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STAFF REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
FOR MEETING: Oct 24 2023
SUBJECT: Legislative Report - October 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Legislative Summary Final
Action October 2023
• Housing Legislative Summary
Final Action October 2023
Weekly Legislative Summary
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
AB 12 (Haney D) Tenancy: security deposits.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 733, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would, beginning July 1, 2024, instead prohibit a landlord from demanding or receiving security for a rental agreement for residential property in an amount or value in excess of an amount equal to one month's rent, regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy. The bill, unless the prospective tenant is a service member, as defined, would prohibit a landlord from demanding or receiving security for a rental agreement for residential property in an amount or value in excess of 2 months' rent, in addition to any rent for the first month, if the landlord (1) is a natural person or a limited liability corporation in which all members are natural persons and (2) owns no more than 2 residential rental properties that collectively include no more than 4 dwelling units offered for rent. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 28 (Gabriel D) Firearms and ammunition: excise tax.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/26/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 9/26/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 231, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Existing law establishes the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program, administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections, to award competitive grants for the purpose of violence intervention and prevention. This bill, the Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act, would, commencing July 1, 2024, impose an excise tax in the amount of 11% of the gross receipts from the retail sale in this state of a firearm, firearm precursor part, and ammunition, as specified. The tax would be collected by the state pursuant to the Fee Collection Procedures Law. The bill would require that the revenues collected be deposited in the Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Fund, which the bill would establish in the State Treasury. The bill would require the moneys received in the fund to be used to fund various gun violence prevention, education, research, response, and investigation programs, as specified.
The bill would require the Director of Finance to transfer, as a loan, $2,400,000 from the General Fund to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to implement these provisions, as specified. The bill would require each licensed firearms dealer, firearms manufacturer, and ammunition vendor to register with the department for a certificate, as specified. The bill would also provide procedures for the issuance, revocation, and reinstatement of a permit.
AB 33 (Bains D) Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 887, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would, subject to an appropriation, establish the Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force to undertake various duties relating to fentanyl misuse, including, among others, collecting and organizing data on the nature and extent of fentanyl misuse in California and evaluating approaches to increase public awareness of fentanyl misuse. The bill would require the task force to be cochaired by the Attorney General and the State Public Health Officer, or their designees, and would specify the membership of the task force.
AB 37 (Bonta D) Political Reform Act of 1974: campaign funds: security expenses.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/8/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
Calendar: 1/3/2024 #58 ASSEMBLY GOVERNOR'S VETOES
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: The Political Reform Act of 1974 regulates the use of campaign funds held by candidates for elective office, elected officers, and campaign committees. The act authorizes a candidate or elected officer to use campaign funds to pay or reimburse the state for the costs of installing and monitoring a home or office electronic security system if specified conditions are met. These conditions include that the candidate or elected officer has received threats to physical safety that have been verified by law enforcement and that no more than $5,000 in campaign funds be used for this purpose. This bill would eliminate those conditions.
The bill would instead authorize a candidate or elected officer to use campaign funds to pay or reimburse the state for the reasonable costs of installing and monitoring a home or office electronic security system, and for the reasonable costs of providing personal security to a candidate, elected officer, or the immediate family or staff of a candidate or elected officer, provided that the threat or potential threat to safety arises from the candidate's or elected officer's activities, duties, or status as a candidate or elected officer. The bill would require the return of the security system to the committee that paid for the security system or reimbursement by the candidate, elected officer, immediate family, or staff, to the campaign fund account of the committee that paid for the security system and reporting of the reimbursement to the Fair Political Practices Commission, as specified. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 40 (Rodriguez D) Emergency medical services.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 793, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: The Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act creates the Emergency Medical Services Authority, which is responsible for the coordination of various state activities concerning emergency medical services. Among other duties, existing law requires the authority to develop planning and implementation guidelines for EMS systems, provide technical assistance to current agencies, counties, and cities for the purpose of developing the components of EMS systems, and receive plans for the implementation of EMS and trauma care systems from local EMS agencies. Current law makes a violation of the act or regulations adopted pursuant to the act punishable as a misdemeanor. This bill, on or before December 31, 2024, would require the authority to develop and implement an electronic signature for use between the emergency department medical personnel at a receiving hospital and the transporting emergency medical personnel that captures the points in time when the ambulance arrives at the hospital emergency department bay and when transfer of care is executed for documentation of ambulance patient offload time, as defined. The bill would require every local EMS agency, by July 1, 2024, to develop a standard not to exceed 30 minutes, 90% of the time, for ambulance patient offload time and report the standardized time to the authority. The bill would authorize local EMS agencies to engage stakeholders in developing this standard, as specified.
AB 41 (Holden D) Telecommunications: The Digital Equity in Video Franchising Act of 2023.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/8/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
Calendar: 1/3/2024 #59 ASSEMBLY GOVERNOR'S VETOES
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: The Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 establishes a procedure for the Public Utilities Commission to issue state franchises for the provision of video service, defined as video programming services, cable service, or open-video system service, except any video programming provided by a commercial mobile service provider, as defined in federal law, or video programming provided as part of, and via, a service that enables users to access content, information, email, or other services offered over the public internet. This bill would revise and recast the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 to, among other things, rename the act as the Digital Equity in Video Franchising Act of 2023, require the commission to conduct any hearings and issue a state franchise or a reject each application for a state franchise not more than 120 days after the commission has deemed the application complete, and extend deadlines related to the commission’s review of applications for state franchises.
AB 42 (Ramos D) Tiny homes: temporary sleeping cabins: fire sprinkler requirements.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 725, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law, among other things, provides for the creation of accessory dwelling units by local ordinance, or, if a local agency has not adopted an ordinance, by ministerial approval, in accordance with specified standards and conditions. Existing law prohibits a local agency from requiring an accessory dwelling unit to provide fire sprinklers, if they are not required for the primary residence. This bill, until January 1, 2027, would prohibit a local agency from imposing or enforcing any requirement to provide fire sprinklers for a temporary sleeping cabin that is on a site with 50 or fewer temporary sleeping cabins.
The bill would define "temporary sleeping cabin" to mean a nonpermanent structure that is intended to provide temporary housing to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, has a total floor area of less than 250 feet, and does not include plumbing. The bill would require a temporary sleeping cabin that does not include fire sprinklers to comply with alternative fire life and safety standards that include providing, among other things, a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm in the unit, a fire extinguisher in the unit, and ingress and egress that facilitates rapid exit of the temporary sleeping cabin.
AB 43 (Holden D) Greenhouse gas emissions: building materials: embodied carbon trading system.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 316, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires the State Air Resources Board to ensure that statewide greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to at least 40% below the 1990 level by 2030.
Under the act, a violation of a rule, regulation, order, emission limitation, emission reduction measure, or other measure adopted by the state board under the act is a crime. This bill would, among other changes, eliminate the interim target of 20% net reduction. The bill would require the baseline described above to be established based on either an industry average of environmental product declarations reported for the 2026 calendar year or on the most relevant, up-to-date information available, as determined by the state board.
The bill would also require the established targets to begin to apply no sooner than January 1, 2027, and 2 years after the baseline is established. The bill would delete the requirement that the state board form and maintain a technical advisory committee, and would instead require the state board to consult experts to advise the state board on methods to reduce the carbon intensity of building materials and covered projects, as specified. The bill would also exempt violations of these requirements from criminal penalties and authorize the imposition of specified civil penalties for those violations. The bill would express the intent of the Legislature regarding the applicable civil penalties. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 50 (Wood D) Public utilities: timely service: customer energization.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 317, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Existing law authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to fix the rates and charges for every public utility, and requires that those rates and charges be just and reasonable. Existing law requires the commission to enforce rules governing the extension of service by electrical corporations. This bill would require the commission to determine the criteria for timely service for electric customers to be energized, including, among other things, categories of timely electric service through energization, as specified. The bill would require each electrical corporation that energized less than 35% of customers with completed applications exceeding 12 months in duration by January 31, 2023, to submit a report to the commission, as specified, on or before December 1, 2024, demonstrating that the electrical corporation has energized 80% of customers with applications deemed complete as of January 31, 2023, as specified. To improve the accuracy of projected demand and facilitate achievement of the goal of timely electric service through energization, the bill would require each electrical corporation to evaluate and update, as necessary, its existing distribution planning processes. In order to inform the commission's determination of criteria for timely service, the bill would require the commission to annually collect certain information from each electrical corporation until new reporting requirements are established. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 84 (Ward D) Property tax: welfare exemption: affordable housing.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/16/2022
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 734, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: (1) Existing property tax law, in accordance with the California Constitution, provides for a "welfare exemption" for property used exclusively for religious, hospital, scientific, or charitable purposes and that is owned or operated by certain types of nonprofit entities, if certain qualifying criteria are met. Existing law defines "property used exclusively for religious, hospital, or charitable purposes" to include facilities in the course of construction on or after the first Monday of March 1954, as specified. This bill would expand this partial exemption to property acquired, rehabilitated, developed, or operated, or any combination of these factors, with financing from qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, as defined.
AB 97 (Rodriguez D) Firearms: unserialized firearms.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/26/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/9/2023
Status: 9/26/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 233, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires a person that is manufacturing a firearm or assembling a firearm from unserialized components, to apply to the Department of Justice for a unique mark of identification and to affix that mark to the firearm, as specified. Current law prohibits a person, corporation, or firm from knowingly manufacturing or assembling, or to knowingly cause, allow, facilitate, aid, or abet the manufacture or assembling of, a firearm that is not imprinted with a valid state or federal serial number or mark of identification. Under current law, a person who knowingly possesses a firearm that does not have a valid state or federal serial number or mark of identification is guilty of a misdemeanor. This bill would, until January 1, 2033, require the Department of Justice to collect and report specified information, including, among other things, the number and disposition of arrests made for violations of the provisions mentioned above, as specified.
AB 250 (Rodriguez D) State highways: State Route 83: reduction.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/18/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 516, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law authorizes the California Transportation Commission to relinquish to local agencies
state highway segments that have been deleted from the state highway system by legislative enactment or have been superseded by relocation, and in certain other cases. Current law designates State Route 83 from Route 71 to Route 10 near the City of Upland. Current law authorizes the commission to relinquish to the City of Ontario all or a portion of State Route 83 within the city’s jurisdiction and prescribes conditions that apply upon relinquishment. This bill would authorize the commission to additionally relinquish to the City of Chino all or a portion of State Route 83 within the city’s jurisdiction and prescribe conditions that apply upon relinquishment.
AB 286 (Wood D) Broadband infrastructure: mapping.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/24/2023
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 645, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, to maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state. Existing law authorizes the commission to collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level and prohibits the commission from disclosing certain protected residential subscriber information. This bill would require that the map identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 309 (Lee D) The Social Housing Act.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/26/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
Calendar: 1/3/2024 #8 ASSEMBLY GOVERNOR'S VETOES
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would enact the Social Housing Act and would create, in the Department of General Services, the Social Housing Program, the mission of which would be to ensure that qualified social housing developments are produced on leased state property to help address the housing crisis, as specified. The bill would authorize the program to identify and develop up to 3 qualified social housing projects, as specified, with the intent to use the results to inform public policy related to developing an independent public entity to develop statewide qualified social housing. The bill would require the program to solicit bids to develop qualified social housing units, and prioritize bids that demonstrate long-term revenue neutrality or a cost rent model, as those terms are defined. The bill would require the program to employ 2 different leasing models, the rental model and the ownership model, as specified, in creating social housing. The bill would prohibit a city or county from denying a social housing development authorized under the program. The bill would authorize a city or county to propose objective design review standards, as specified, and authorize a city or county to propose modifications to mitigate any specific, adverse impacts on public health or safety, as specified.
AB 316 (Aguiar-Curry D) Vehicles: autonomous vehicles.
Current Text: Vetoed: 9/22/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/26/2023
Status: 9/22/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
Calendar: 1/3/2024 #1 ASSEMBLY GOVERNOR'S VETOES
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require a manufacturer of an autonomous vehicle to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles a collision on a public road that involved one of its autonomous vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more that is operating under a testing permit that resulted in damage of property, bodily injury, or death within 10 days of the collision.
AB 318 (Addis D) Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Act.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/26/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 736, Statutes of
2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Existing law, the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Act, establishes the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program within the Department of Housing and Community Development to assist in taking and resolving complaints from homeowners relating to the Mobilehome Residency Law. Existing law requires the department to refer any alleged violations of law or regulations within the department's jurisdiction to the Division of Codes and Standards. Existing law requires the department to use good faith efforts to select the most severe, deleterious, and materially and economically impactful alleged violations, as specified. This bill would delete the requirement that the department select the most severe, deleterious, and materially and economically impactful alleged violations. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 334 (Rubio, Blanca D) Public contracts: conflicts of interest.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/30/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/30/2023
Status: 9/30/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 263, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law prohibits members of the Legislature and state, county, district, judicial district, and city officers or employees from being financially interested in any contract made by them in their official capacity, or by any body or board of which they are members. Current law authorizes the Fair Political Practices Commission to commence an administrative or civil action against persons who violate this prohibition, as prescribed, and includes provisions for the collection of penalties after the time for judicial review of a commission order or decision has lapsed, or if all means of judicial review of the order or decision have been exhausted. Current law identifies certain remote interests in contracts that are not subject to this prohibition and other situations in which an official is not deemed to be financially interested in a contract.
Current law makes a willful violation of this prohibition a crime. This bill would establish that an independent contractor, who meets specified requirements, is not an officer for purposes of being subject to the prohibition on being financially interested in a contract. The bill would authorize a public agency to enter into a contract with an independent contractor who is an officer for a later phase of the same project if the independent contractor did not engage in or advise on, as specified, the making of the subsequent contract.
This bill would establish that a person who acts in good faith reliance on these provisions is not in violation of the above-described conflict-of-interest prohibitions and would prohibit them from being subject to criminal, civil, or administrative enforcement under those prohibitions if the initial contract includes specified language and the independent contractor is not in breach of those terms.
AB 350 (Aguiar-Curry D) Regional transportation plans: Sacramento Area Council of Governments.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/31/2023
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 648, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires each transportation planning agency to adopt and submit to the California Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation an updated regional transportation plan every 4 or 5 years, as specified. This bill would require the updated regional transportation plan, sustainable communities strategy, and environmental impact report adopted by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) on November 18, 2019, to remain in effect for all purposes until the SACOG adopts its next update to its regional transportation plan, which the bill would require it to adopt and submit on or before December 31, 2025, as specified. The bill would require the SACOG, on or before July 1, 2026, and biennially thereafter, to report on the regional implementation of its most recently adopted sustainable communities strategy in a publicly available format on its internet website, as provided, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program.
AB 400 (Rubio, Blanca D) Local agency design-build projects: authorization.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/22/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/2/2023
Status: 9/22/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 201, Statutes of
2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law authorizes a local agency, as defined, with approval of its governing body, to procure design-build contracts for public works projects in excess of $1,000,000, awarding the contract either to the lowest bid or the best value. “Local agency” is defined, in part, for this purpose to include specified local and regional agencies responsible for the construction of transit projects, including any joint powers authority formed to provide transit service. Current law, among other requirements for the design-build procurement process, requires specified information submitted by a design-build entity to be certified under penalty of perjury. These provisions authorizing the use of the design-build procurement process are repealed on January 1, 2025 .This bill would delete from the definition of “local agency” any joint powers authority formed to provide transit services, and would instead expand that definition to include any joint powers authority responsible for the construction of transit projects, thereby authorizing additional joint powers authorities to use the above-described design-build procurement process. The bill would extend the repeal date to January 1, 2031.
AB 413 (Lee D) Vehicles: stopping, standing, and parking.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/2/2023
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 652, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would prohibit the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any unmarked or marked crosswalk or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present, as specified. The bill would, prior to January 1, 2025, authorize jurisdictions to only issue a warning for a violation, and would prohibit them from issuing a citation for a violation, unless the violation occurs in an area marked using paint or a sign.
AB 426 (Jackson D) Unlicensed residential foster care facilities: temporary placement management.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/8/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/6/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 438, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law prohibits an unlicensed community care facility, as defined, from operating in the state, and prohibits a person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation within the state, or state or local public agency, from operating, establishing, managing, conducting, or maintaining a community care facility in this state, without a current, valid community care facility license. Current law authorizes the department to assess an immediate civil penalty in the amount of $200 per day for a violation of either or both of those prohibitions, as specified. This bill would additionally authorize the department to assess an immediate civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for each day of the violation on a person, as defined, who provides residential care to children.
AB 434 (Grayson D) Housing element: notice of violation.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/6/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 740, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires each county and city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or city, and specified land outside its boundaries, that includes, among other mandatory elements, a housing element. Upon adoption of a housing element or amendment to an adopted housing element, current law requires the planning agency to submit a copy to the Department of Housing and Community Development, as provided, and requires the department to evaluate the adopted housing element or amendment and report its findings to the planning agency within 90 days.
This bill would, instead, require the department to review an adopted housing element or amendment and report its findings to the local planning agency within 60 days.
AB 436 (Alvarez D) Vehicles.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/6/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 803, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law prohibits a local authority from enacting or enforcing an ordinance on matters covered by the Vehicle Code unless expressly authorized by the Vehicle Code. Current law authorizes local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution regarding specified matters, including, among others, crossing guards, the operation of bicycles, the removal of illegally parked vehicles, and cruising, as defined. This bill would remove the authorization for a local authority to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or regulation regarding cruising.
AB 443 (Jackson D) Peace officers: determination of bias.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/8/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/6/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 439, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
Calendar:
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would, commencing January 1, 2026, require the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to establish a definition of “biased conduct,” as specified, and would require law enforcement agencies to use that definition in any investigation into a bias-related complaint or an incident that involves possible indications of officer bias, and to determine if any racial profiling occurred, as defined. The bill would also require POST to develop guidance for local law enforcement departments on performing effective internet and social media screenings of officer applicants.
AB 474 (Rodriguez D) State Threat Assessment Center: transnational criminal organizations.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/7/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
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Summary: Existing law, the California Emergency Services Act, creates, within the office of the Governor, the Office of Emergency Services, which is responsible for addressing natural, technological, or humancaused disasters and emergencies, including responsibility for activities necessary to prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of emergencies and disasters to people and property. This bill would find and declare that the State Threat Assessment Center (STAC) serves as California's information-sharing clearinghouse of strategic threat analysis and situational awareness reporting for statewide leadership and the public safety community, as specified, and that the STAC is California's state primary fusion center, as designated by the Governor, and is operated by the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the Office of Emergency Services, and the Department of Justice. The bill would make other findings and declarations related to drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 480 (Ting D) Surplus land.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/7/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 788, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: Current law prescribes requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a local agency, as
defined, and requires, except as provided, a local agency disposing of surplus land to comply with certain notice requirements before disposing of the land or participating in negotiations to dispose of the land with a prospective transferee, particularly that the local agency send a notice of availability to specified entities that have notified the Department of Housing and Community Development of their interest in surplus land, as specified. Under current law, if the local agency receives a notice of interest, the local agency is required to engage in good faith negotiations with the entity desiring to purchase or lease the surplus land. This bill would define the term “dispose” to mean the sale of the surplus property or a lease of any surplus property entered into on or after January 1, 2024, for a term longer than 15 years, including renewal options, as specified. The bill would provide that “dispose” does not include entering a lease for surplus land on which no development or demolition will occur, regardless of the term of the lease.
AB 504 (Reyes D) State and local public employees: labor relations: strikes.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/8/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/7/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
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Summary: The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and the Ralph C. Dills Act regulate the labor relations of employees and employers of local public agencies and the state, respectively. Those acts grant specified employees, including, among others, certain employees of fire departments, of local public agencies and the state the right to form, join, and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their choosing and require public agency employers, among other things, to meet and confer with representatives of recognized employee organizations and exclusive representatives on terms and conditions of employment. The acts grant the Public Employment Relations Board the power to hear specified disputes in relation to these provisions and to make determinations regarding them. This bill would provide, except as specified, that it is not unlawful or a cause for discipline or other adverse action against a public employee for that public employee to refuse to enter property that is the site of a primary strike, perform work for a public employer involved in a primary strike, or go through or work behind a primary strike line. The bill would prohibit a public employer from directing a public employee to take those actions. The bill would authorize a recognized employee organization to inform employees of these rights and encourage them to exercise those rights.
AB 516 (Ramos D) Mitigation Fee Act: fees for improvements: reports and audits.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/7/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 741, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: The Mitigation Fee Act, imposes certain requirements on a local agency that imposes a fee as a condition of approval of a development project that is imposed to provide for an improvement to be constructed to serve the development project, or a fee for public improvements, as specified. In this regard, the Mitigation Fee Act requires the local agency to deposit the fee in a separate capital facilities account or fund, and to make certain information about the account or fund public annually, as specified. The Mitigation Fee Act requires that information to include an identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, as specified. The Mitigation Fee Act also requires that information to include the amount of refunds made to the owners of the lots or units of the development project, as specified.This bill would require the report to include an identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report, whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report, the reason for the delay, if any, and a revised approximate date that the local agency will commence construction, if applicable. The bill would also require the report to include the number of persons or entities identified to receive refunds.
AB 519 (Schiavo D) Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup: affordable housing: consolidated application and coordinated review process.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/7/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 742, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: Current law establishes the Department of Housing and Community Development and sets forth its powers and duties, including promoting the development of affordable housing in the state. Current law creates the California Housing Finance Agency within the department and authorizes the agency to make loans to finance affordable housing. Current law establishes the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee to allocate specified federal low-income housing tax credits. Current law also establishes the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for the purpose of implementing the volume limit for the state on private activity bonds established pursuant to federal law. Under existing law, the committee’s duties include annually determining a state ceiling on the aggregate amount of private activity bonds that may be issued, and allocating that amount among state and local agencies. This bill would require specified reviewing entities, as defined as the above-described entities, to jointly convene an Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup to develop recommendations for state-administered programs to utilize a consolidated application for multifamily affordable rental housing developers to use to obtain grants, soft loans, low-income housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds, federal funds, as applicable, and other types of subsidies for building affordable housing, and develop a coordinated review process for the application, as described. The bill would require the workgroup to include representatives of the reviewing entities, nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing developers, and local and tribal governments. The bill would require the workgroup to identify specified information, including any state-administered program that may utilize the consolidated application and coordinated review process, and a timeline for developing a single consolidated application and coordinated review process.
AB 531 (Irwin D) The Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2023.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/12/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/8/2023
Status: 10/12/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 789, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: Would provide that projects funded by the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024 that provide housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness and who are inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other communicable diseases and are disbursed in accordance with the Multifamily Housing Program, or projects that are disbursed in accordance with the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, are a use by right and subject to the streamlined, ministerial review process. The bill would define use by right for these purposes to mean that the local government’s review of the project does not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary local government review or approval that would constitute a project subject to the approval process in CEQA.
AB 557 (Hart D) Open meetings: local agencies: teleconferences.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/8/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 534, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: The Ralph M. Brown Act allows for meetings to occur via teleconferencing subject to certain requirements, particularly that the legislative body notice each teleconference location of each member that will be participating in the public meeting, that each teleconference location be accessible to the public, that members of the public be allowed to address the legislative body at each teleconference location, that the legislative body post an agenda at each teleconference location, and that at least a quorum of the legislative body participate from locations within the boundaries of the local agency’s jurisdiction. The act provides an exemption to the jurisdictional requirement for health authorities, as defined. Current law, until January 1, 2024, authorizes the legislative body of a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with those specified teleconferencing requirements in specified circumstances when a declared state of emergency is in effect. Those circumstances are that (1) state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, (2) the legislative body is meeting for the purpose of determining whether, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees, or (3) the legislative body has previously made that determination. If there is a continuing state of emergency, or if state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, existing law requires a legislative body to make specified findings not later than 30 days after the first teleconferenced meeting, and to make those findings every 30 days thereafter, in order to continue to
meet under these abbreviated teleconferencing procedures. This bill would revise the authority of a legislative body to hold a teleconference meeting under those abbreviated teleconferencing procedures when a declared state of emergency is in effect.
AB 701 (Villapudua D) Controlled substances: fentanyl.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 540, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: Current law classifies controlled substances into 5 schedules and places the greatest restrictions and penalties on the use of those substances placed in Schedule I. Current law classifies the drug fentanyl in Schedule II. Existing law prohibits a person from possessing for sale or purchasing for purposes of sale specified controlled substances, including fentanyl, and provides for imprisonment in a county jail for 2, 3, or 4 years for a violation of this provision. Current law also imposes an additional term, and authorizes a trial court to impose a specified fine, upon a person who is convicted of a violation of, or of a conspiracy to violate, specified provisions of law with respect to a substance containing heroin, cocaine base, and cocaine, if the substance exceeds a specified weight. This bill would add fentanyl to the substances for which additional terms or fines can be imposed and would require a defendant who violates those laws with respect to a substance containing heroin, fentanyl, or cocaine, as specified, to know of the substance’s nature or character as a controlled substance to be subjected to an additional term and authorized fine.
AB 744 (Carrillo, Juan D) California Transportation Commission: data, modeling, and analytic software tools procurement.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 541, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: Would require the California Transportation Commission to convene relevant state agencies to assess the procurement and implementation of data, modeling, and analytic software tools to support the state’s sustainable transportation, congestion management, affordable housing, efficient land use, air quality, economic, and climate change strategies and goals, as provided. On or before July 1, 2025, the bill would require the commission to develop a proposal to procure data, modeling, and analytic software tools and a process to grant access to the data it procures directly, or provide a process for direct allocation of funding to agencies for data procurement, or both of those, as provided.
AB 755 (Papan D) Water: public entity: water usage demand analysis.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 542, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: Current law authorizes a public entity that supplies water at retail or wholesale within its service area to adopt, in accordance with specified procedures, and enforce a water conservation program. This bill would require a public entity, as defined, to conduct a water usage demand analysis, as defined, prior to completing, or as part of, a cost-of-service analysis conducted to set fees and charges for water service that are consistent with applicable law. The bill would require a public entity to identify, within the water usage demand analysis, the costs of water service for the highest users, as defined, incurred by the public entity, and the average annual volume of water delivered to high water users.
AB 781 (Maienschein D) Accessibility to emergency information and services: emergency shelters:
persons with pets.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 344, Statutes of
2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: The California Emergency Services Act provides that political subdivisions, as defined, have full power during a local emergency to provide mutual aid to any affected area in accordance with local ordinances, resolutions, emergency plans, or agreements. Current law defines “emergency plan” for these purposes to mean official and approved documents that describe the principles and methods to be applied in carrying out emergency operations or rendering mutual aid during emergencies. Current law requires that a county send a copy of its emergency plan to the Office of Emergency Services upon an update to the plan.
Upon the next update to a city or county’s emergency plan, this bill would require a county to update its emergency plan to designate emergency shelters able to accommodate persons with pets, and would require a city that has previously adopted an emergency plan designating emergency shelters to update its emergency plan to designate emergency shelters able to accommodate persons with pets. This bill would require, upon the next update to a city or county’s emergency plan, whenever a city or county designates any number of emergency shelters that it also designate at least one emergency shelter that can accommodate persons with pets. This bill would also require, upon the next update to a city or county’s emergency plan, whenever a city or county designates any number of cooling centers or warming centers, that it also, to the extent practicable, designate at least one cooling center or warming center, as applicable, that can accommodate persons with pets. The bill would require an emergency shelter designated as able to accommodate persons with pets to be in compliance with safety procedures regarding the sheltering of pets referenced or established in the component of the state and local emergency plan and applicable disaster assistance policies and procedures of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
AB 821 (Grayson D) Planning and zoning: general plan: zoning ordinance: conflicts.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 748, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law requires each county and city to adopt a comprehensive, longterm general plan for the physical development of the county or city, and of certain land outside its boundaries. Current law requires that county or city zoning ordinances be consistent with the general plan of the county or city by January 1, 1974. Current law authorizes any resident or property owner to bring an action or proceeding in the superior court to enforce compliance with these provisions within 90 days of the enactment of any new zoning ordinance or the amendment of any existing zoning ordinance. Current law requires a zoning ordinance to be amended within a reasonable time so that it is consistent with the general plan in the event that the ordinance becomes inconsistent with the plan by reason of amendment to the plan. This bill would additionally authorize any resident or property owner to bring an action or proceeding in the superior court to enforce compliance with these provisions within 90 days of the failure of a local agency to amend a zoning ordinance within a reasonable time of the zoning ordinance becoming inconsistent with the general plan due to amendment to the plan or to any element of the plan.
AB 825 (Bryan D) Vehicles: bicycles on sidewalks.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
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Summary: Would, until January 1, 2031, and except as specified, prohibit a local authority from prohibiting the operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk adjacent to a highway or corridor that does not include a Class I, Class II, or Class IV bikeway, as defined, and would require the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the effects of that prohibition.
AB 840 (Addis D) Tied-house exceptions: advertising.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/14/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 346, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: Existing law, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which is administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, regulates the application, issuance, and suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses. Existing law, known as tied-house restrictions, generally prohibits specified licensees, or their officers, directors, or agents, from giving or lending money or a thing of value to a person operating, owning, or maintaining any on-sale premises where alcoholic beverages are sold. In this regard, existing law specifically prohibits paying a retailer for advertising. Existing law creates a variety of exceptions to this prohibition, including permitting specified licensees to purchase advertising space and time from, or on behalf of, an on-sale retail licensee that is an owner, manager, agent or major tenant of the owner, or assignee of the owner's advertising rights of certain venues, subject to specified conditions. Existing law requires the purchase of advertising space or time, in this context, to be conducted pursuant to a written contract and, in certain instances, specifically authorizes a contract to be made with the owner, a long-term tenant of the complex, or a licensee of the complex, whether or not the owner, long-term tenant, or licensee holds an onsale license. In this context, existing law makes certain acts of coercion crimes, including when an on-sale licensee coerces other specified licensees to purchase advertising space or time. This bill would expand the above-described exception to tied-house restrictions that allows for the purchase of advertising by applying it to various facilities that are situated on California State University campuses located in the Counties of San Luis Obispo, Fresno, Sacramento, Monterey, Orange, Santa Clara, and Los Angeles, and on the campus of St.
Mary's College of California located in the County of Contra Costa. The bill would additionally expand the exception applicable to a motorsports entertainment complex located in the County of San Bernardino, by reducing the minimum fixed seating capacity from 50,000 to 25,000. By expanding the definition of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 962 (Fong, Vince R) Identification cards.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/14/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
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Summary: Current law imposes a reduced base fee for the issuance of a replacement identification card for eligible inmates upon release from a federal correctional facility or a county jail facility, and for eligible patients treated in a facility of the State Department of State Hospitals, as specified. Current law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to adjust the base fee for the issuance or replacement of an identification card by increasing each fee in an amount equal to the increase in the California Consumer Price Index for the current year, as calculated by the Department of Finance. This bill would require, commencing on January 1, 2027, the fees for the above-mentioned provisions to be reduced by $2.
AB 965 (Carrillo, Juan D) Local government: broadband permit applications.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/14/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 553, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: The Permit Streamlining Act governs the approval process that a city or county is required to follow when approving, among other things, a permit for construction or reconstruction for a development project for a wireless telecommunications facility and a collocation or siting application for a wireless telecommunications facility. This bill, except as specified, would require a local agency to undertake batch broadband permit processing, as defined, upon receiving 2 or more broadband permit applications for substantially similar broadband project sites submitted at the same time by the same applicant, within a presumptively reasonable time, as defined. The bill would define “local agency” for these purposes to mean a city, county, city and county, charter city, special district, or publicly owned utility, other than certain publicly owned electric utilities. If a local agency does not approve those broadband permit applications for substantially similar broadband project sites and issue permits, or reject the applications and notify the applicants, within the presumptively reasonable time or longer period permitted under applicable law, the bill would require that all of those permits be deemed approved.
AB 1027 (Petrie-Norris D) Social media platforms: drug safety policies.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/15/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 824, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Assembly Chaptered
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Summary: The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, an initiative measure, grants to a consumer various rights with respect to personal information, as defined, that is collected by a business, as defined. The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, approved by the voters as Proposition 24 at the November 3, 2020, statewide general election, amended, added to, and reenacted the CCPA. Current law requires a social media company, as defined, to submit reports, as specified, starting no later than January 1, 2024, to the Attorney General, including, but not limited to, the current version of the terms of service for each social media platform owned or operated by the company, specified categories of content and what policies the social media company has for that platform to address that content, and data related to violations of the terms of service for each platform.
Current law requires the Attorney General to make all terms of service reports submitted pursuant to those provisions available to the public in a searchable repository on its official internet website. This bill would add to those categories of content the distribution of controlled substances.
AB 1085 (Maienschein D) Medi-Cal: housing support services.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/15/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: Assembly Vetoed
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Summary: Current law, subject to implementation of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative, authorizes a Medi-Cal managed care plan to elect to cover community supports approved by the department as cost effective and medically appropriate in a comprehensive risk contract that are in lieu of applicable Medi-Cal state plan services. Under current law, community supports that the department is authorized to approve include, among other things, housing transition navigation services, housing deposits, and housing tenancy and sustaining services. Existing law, subject to an appropriation, requires the department to complete an independent analysis to determine whether network adequacy exists to obtain federal approval for a covered Medi-Cal benefit that provides housing support services. Current law requires that the analysis take into consideration specified information, including the number of providers in relation to each region’s or county’s number of people experiencing homelessness. Current law requires the department to report the outcomes of the analysis to the Legislature by January 1, 2024. This bill would delete the requirement for the department to complete that analysis, and instead would make housing support services for specified populations a covered Medi-Cal benefit when the department has begun a specified evaluation required under the CalAIM Waiver Special Terms and Conditions, and the Legislature has made an appropriation for purposes of the housing support services. The bill would require the department to seek federal approval for the housing support services benefit, as specified. Under the bill, subject to an appropriation by the Legislature, a Medi-Cal beneficiary would be eligible for those services if they either experience homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Under the bill, the services would include housing transition and navigation services, housing deposits, and housing tenancy and sustaining services, as defined.
AB 1175 (Quirk-Silva D) Outdoor advertising displays: redevelopment agency project areas.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 361, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Outdoor Advertising Act provides for the regulation by the Department of Transportation of an advertising display, as defined, within view of public highways. The act regulates the placement of an offpremises advertising display along highways that generally advertises business conducted or services rendered or goods produced or sold at a location other than the property where the display is located. The act does not apply to an on-premises advertising display, which generally advertises business conducted or services rendered or goods produced or sold at the location where the display is located. However, until January 1, 2023, the act treats an off-premises advertising display developed as part of and within the boundary limits of a redevelopment agency project, as those boundaries existed on December 29, 2011, as an on-premises advertising display if it meets certain criteria, subject to an extension beyond January 1,
2023, not to exceed the expiration of the redevelopment project area, upon a showing of good cause, as specified, to the department by the applicable city, county, or city and county. Current law requires the advertising copy of these advertising displays within redevelopment agency boundary limits to advertise only the businesses or activities operating within those boundary limits, imposes other related display requirements, and requires a city, county, or city and county to annually certify to the department that these advertising copy requirements are met. Current law requires that a redevelopment area advertising display be removed by January 1, 2023, or by the end of any applicable extension, unless it qualifies as a lawful display under the act, without the payment of any compensation to the owner or operator. This bill would, instead, treat an off-premises advertising display within the boundary limits of a redevelopment agency project, as detailed above, that meets the applicable criteria as an on-premises advertising display until January 1, 2026, would eliminate the authorization for an extension for good cause, would eliminate the requirements regarding advertising copy, and would eliminate the explicit requirement that the display be removed without compensation to the owner or operator.
AB 1203 (Bains D) Sales and use taxes: exemptions: breast pumps and related supplies.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 833, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current state sales and use tax laws impose a tax on retailers measured by the gross receipts from the sale of tangible personal property sold at retail in this state or on the storage, use, or other consumption in this state of tangible personal property purchased from a retailer for storage, use, or other consumption in this state. This bill, on or after April 1, 2024, and before April 1, 2029, would exempt the gross receipts from the sale in this state of, and the storage, use, or other consumption in this state of, breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies, breast pump kits, and breast pads.
AB 1215 (Carrillo, Wendy D) Pets Assistance With Support Grant Program: homeless shelters: domestic violence shelters: pets.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
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Summary: Would require the Department of Housing and Community Development, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to develop and administer the Pets Assistance With Support Grant Program (PAWS), to award grants to qualified homeless shelters and qualified domestic violence shelters, as defined. The bill would require grant recipients to meet certain availability and service requirements as they relate to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and people escaping domestic violence. The bill would authorize the department to use up to 7% of the funds appropriated in the annual Budget Act for those purposes for its costs in administering the program.
AB 1317 (Carrillo, Wendy D) Unbundled parking.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 757, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Existing law prohibits an owner of residential real property from, over the course of any 12- month period, increasing the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10%, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months before the effective date of the increase, as prescribed.
This bill would require the owner of qualifying residential property, as defined, that provides parking with the qualifying residential property to unbundle parking from the price of rent, as specified. The bill would define “unbundled parking” as the practice of selling or leasing parking spaces separate from the lease of the residential use. The bill would define “qualifying residential property” as any dwelling or unit that is intended for human habitation that (1) is issued a certificate of occupancy on or after January 1, 2025, (2) consists of 16 or more residential units, and (3) is located within the County of Alameda, Fresno, Los Angeles, Riverside,
Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Shasta, or Ventura. The bill would provide a tenant of a qualifying residential property with a right of first refusal to parking spaces built for their unit, as specified.
The bill would prohibit a tenant’s failure to pay the parking fee of a separately leased parking agreement from forming the basis of any unlawful detainer action against the tenant. The bill would authorize a property owner, if a tenant fails to pay by the 45th day following the date payment is owed for a separately leased parking space, to revoke that tenant’s right to lease that parking spot. The bill would exempt certain properties from these provisions, including residential properties with individual garages that are functionally a part of the property and housing developments where 100% of the units, exclusive of any manager’s unit or units, are restricted as affordable housing for persons and families of low or moderate income. This bill contains other related provisions.
AB 1332 (Carrillo, Juan D) Accessory dwelling units: preapproved plans.
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Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 759, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes a local agency, by ordinance or ministerial approval, to provide for the creation of accessory dwelling units in areas zoned for residential use, as specified. Current law authorizes a local agency to impose standards on accessory dwelling units that include, but are not limited to, parking, height, setback, landscape, architectural review, and maximum size of a unit. This bill would require each local agency, by January 1, 2025, to develop a program for the preapproval of accessory dwelling unit plans, whereby the local agency accepts accessory dwelling unit plan submissions for preapproval and approves or denies the preapproval applications, as specified. The bill would authorize a local agency to charge a fee to an applicant for the preapproval of an accessory dwelling unit plan, as specified. The bill would require the local agency to post preapproved accessory dwelling unit plans and the contact information of the applicant on the local agency’s internet website. The bill would require a local agency to either approve or deny an application for a permit for a proposed accessory dwelling unit within 30 days that utilizes either an accessory dwelling unit plan preapproved within the current triennial California Building Standards Code rulemaking cycle or a plan that is identical to a plan used in an application for a detached accessory dwelling unit approved by the local agency within the current triennial California Building Standards Code rulemaking cycle.
AB 1373 (Garcia D) Energy.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 367, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission), in consultation with specified entities, to adopt a biennial integrated energy policy report containing certain information, including an overview of major energy trends and issues facing the state. This bill would require, as part of the 2025 edition of the integrated energy policy report, the Energy Commission, in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), to assess barriers to electricity interconnection and energization and provide recommendations on how to accelerate those processes, as appropriate.
AB 1386 (Gabriel D) Veterans housing: tenant referrals.
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Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 760, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Act of 2014 requires the California Housing Finance Agency, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (referred to collectively as “the departments”) to establish and implement programs that focus on veterans at risk for homelessness or experiencing temporary or chronic homelessness, as specified. In this
regard, current law requires the departments to establish and implement programs that, among other things, ensure projects combine housing and supportive services. Current law requires the departments to ensure at least 50% of funds awarded for capital development are used to provide housing to veterans with extremely low incomes, and requires that at least 60% of units funded targeting extremely low income households are supportive housing. This bill would authorize an entity tasked with making referrals of units targeted to extremely low income households to submit a petition to the departments requesting authority to lease the qualified unit to a secondary tenant, as defined, if a qualified entity is unable to locate, match, or otherwise place a qualified tenant in a qualified unit with 60 days of the unit becoming available. The bill would require a qualified unit that is leased to a secondary tenant to be redesignated to an area median income level commensurate with the income level of the secondary tenant and would require the secondary tenant to pay rent commensurate with their household income’s percentage of the area medium income.
The bill would, 12 months after a petition is approved, require the next available comparable unit to be rented to a qualified tenant at 30% of the median income.
AB 1403 (Garcia D) Public safety: fireworks: enforcement: funding.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 368, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law requires the State Fire Marshal to classify all fireworks and pyrotechnic devices and prohibits any fireworks or pyrotechnic devices from being imported, sold, or offered for sale before the fireworks or devices have been examined and classified by the State Fire Marshal. Current law authorizes the State Fire Marshal to issue licenses related to fireworks and pyrotechnic devices, including a wholesaler’s license. Current law makes it unlawful for a person to violate the State Fireworks Law and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, and to possess a specified amount of dangerous fireworks, punishable by a fine or by imprisonment, as specified. This bill would increase the amounts of the fines to be imposed for violating the State Fireworks Law or related regulation, would increase the amount of certain fines for possessing specified amounts of dangerous fireworks, and would increase the amount of certain fines for selling, giving, or delivering dangerous fireworks to any person under 18 years in age.
AB 1418 (McKinnor D) Tenancy: local regulations: contact with law enforcement or criminal convictions.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/8/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 476, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Would prohibit a local government from, among other things, imposing a penalty against a resident, owner, tenant, landlord, or other person as a consequence of contact with a law enforcement agency, as specified. The bill similarly would prohibit a local government from requiring or encouraging a landlord to evict or penalize a tenant because of the tenant’s association with another tenant or household member who has had contact with a law enforcement agency or has a criminal conviction or to perform a criminal background check of a tenant or a prospective tenant. The bill would preempt inconsistent local ordinances, rules, policies, programs, or regulations and prescribe remedies for violations.
AB 1439 (Garcia D) Low-income housing tax credit: farmworker housing.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 369, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law establishes a low-income housing tax credit program for which the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) provides procedures and requirements for the allocation, in modified conformity with federal law, of state insurance, personal income, and corporation tax credit amounts to qualified low-income housing projects that have been allocated, or qualify for, a federal low-income housing tax credit, and farmworker housing. Current law limits the total annual amount of the state low-income housing credit for which a federal low-income housing credit is required to the sum of $70,000,000, as
increased by any percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year, any unused credit for the preceding calendar years, and the amount of housing credit ceiling returned in the calendar year. Current law governing the taxation of insurers, the Personal Income Tax Law, and the Corporation Tax Law provided an allocation of $500,000,000 for the 2020 calendar year and, for calendar years beginning in 2021, also provides for an additional amount that may be allocated, up to $500,000,000, to specified low-income housing projects that are new buildings that are federally subsidized, as specified.
Current law provides that this additional amount is only available for allocation pursuant to an authorization in the annual Budget Act. Current law requires specified regulatory action by CTCAC aimed at increasing production and containing costs, including a scoring system that maximizes the efficient use of public subsidy and benefit created through the low-income housing tax credit program, as specified. This bill would require CTCAC to consider amending the regulatory scoring system to also award maximum points to farmworker housing projects under the housing needs category, and an initial 5 points in the category for site amenities beyond those required as additional thresholds.
AB 1448 (Wallis R) Cannabis: enforcement by local jurisdictions.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 843, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), among other things, consolidates the licensure and regulation of commercial medicinal and adult-use cannabis activities.
MAUCRSA establishes the Department of Cannabis Control within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency to administer the act, and requires the department to be under the supervision and control of a director. MAUCRSA establishes the Department of Cannabis Control within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency to administer the act, and requires the department to be under the supervision and control of a director. Under MAUCRSA, a person engaging in commercial cannabis activity without a license is subject to civil penalties, as specified. MAUCRSA requires, in an action for civil penalties brought by the Attorney General, a county counsel, a city attorney, or a city prosecutor, the penalty first be used to reimburse the prosecuting agency for specified costs of bringing the action, with the remainder, if any, to be deposited in the General Fund. This bill would recast those provisions to require, in an action brought by a county counsel, city attorney, or city prosecutor, the penalty first be used to reimburse the prosecuting agency for specified costs in bringing the action, with 50% of the remainder, if any, paid to the county or city, as applicable, and the other 50% to be deposited into the General Fund.
AB 1469 (Kalra D) Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 729, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Santa Clara Valley Water District Act creates the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and authorizes the district to provide for the conservation and management of flood, storm, and recycled waters, and other waters, for beneficial uses and to enhance natural resources in connection with carrying out the purposes of the district. This bill would additionally authorize the district to take certain actions in order to assist unsheltered people living along streams, in riparian corridors, or otherwise within the district’s jurisdiction, in consultation with a city or the County of Santa Clara to provide solutions or improve outcomes for the unsheltered individuals. The bill would require, if the district elects to use the above-described authority, the district to provide a report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on or before July 1, 2029, and a subsequent report on or before July 1, 2034, containing specified information, including, among other things, the district’s actions taken to assist unsheltered people. The bill would provide that the use of land by the district for these specified actions constitutes “agency’s use” for purposes of the prescribed requirements related to the disposal of surplus land by a local agency, and would make this provision operative only if SB 747 of the 2023–24 Regular Session is enacted as provided. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 1474 (Reyes D) California Statewide Housing Plan.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 762, Statutes of
2023.
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Summary: Current law establishes the California Statewide Housing Plan, developed in cooperation with the private housing industry, regional and local housing and planning agencies, and other agencies of the state, to serve as a state housing plan. Current law requires the plan to incorporate specified segments, including, among others, a housing strategy that coordinates the housing assistance and activities of state and local agencies, including the provision of housing assistance for various population groups, including, but not limited to, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and other specific population groups as deemed appropriate by the department. This bill would add veterans to the list of population groups included in the housing strategy described above. The bill would require the department to also consult with the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing the housing strategy, to the extent possible. This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 50423 of the Health and Safety Code proposed by AB 1764 to be operative only if this bill and AB 1764 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.
AB 1484 (Zbur D) Temporary public employees.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 691, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: This bill would impose specified requirements with respect to the temporary employees of a public employer who have been hired to perform the same or similar type of work that is performed by permanent employees represented by a recognized employee organization, subject to limited exceptions. In this regard the bill would require those temporary employees to be automatically included in the same bargaining unit as the permanent employees if the requested classification of temporary employees is not presently within the unit. The bill would further require the public employer to promptly participate in collective bargaining to establish certain employment conditions for the newly added temporary employees if the parties’ current memorandum of understanding does not address them, as specified. The bill would also require a public employer to, upon hire, provide each temporary employee with their job description, wage rates, and eligibility for benefits, anticipated length of employment, and procedures to apply for open, permanent positions. By imposing new duties on local agencies that employ temporary employees, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require complaints alleging a violation of its provisions to be processed as unfair practice charges under the act. The bill would additionally include the same findings and declarations as set forth above. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 1490 (Lee D) Affordable housing development projects: adaptive reuse.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 764, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Under this bill, a housing development that is, among other requirements, an extremely affordable adaptive reuse project on an infill parcel that is not located on or adjoined to a site where more than 1/3 of the square footage on the site is dedicated to industrial use, as specified, would be an allowable use. The bill would authorize a local agency to impose objective design review standards, except as specified.
The bill would authorize a local agency to deny the project if it is proposed to be located on a site or adjoined to any site where any of the square footage on the site is dedicated to industrial use and the local agency makes written findings that approving the development would have an adverse effect on public health and safety. The bill would provide that for purposes of the Housing Accountability Act, a proposed housing development project is consistent, compliant, and in conformity with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision if the housing development project is consistent with the standards specified in these provisions. The bill would require a local agency to determine whether the proposed development meets those standards within specified timeframes. The bill would define an “extremely affordable adaptive reuse project” for these purposes to mean a multifamily housing development project that involves retrofitting and repurposing of a residential or commercial building that currently allows temporary dwelling or occupancy, and that meets specified affordability requirements, including that 100% of the units be dedicated to lower income households, 50% of which shall be dedicated to very low income
households, as specified. Because the bill would require local officials to provide a higher level of service, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 1508 (Ramos D) Department of Housing and Community Development: California Statewide Housing Plan.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 765, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law establishes the California Statewide Housing Plan to serve as a state housing plan for all relevant purposes. Current law requires that the plan incorporate, among other things, a statement of housing goals, policies, and objectives, and requires the Department of Housing and Community Development (department) to update and provide a revision of the plan to the Legislature every 4 years, as specified. Current law requires each update and revision to the plan occurring on or after January 1, 2023, to include an inventory of the number of affordable units needed to meet the state’s affordable housing needs for the plan period and to incorporate technical updates and provide technical recommendations, as specified.
This bill would require each update and revision to the plan to also include (1) an analysis of first-time home buyer assistance policies, goals, and objectives; (2) recommendations for actions that will contribute to increasing homeownership opportunities for first-time home buyers in California; and (3) an evaluation and summary of demographic disparities in homeownership attainment in California, as specified.
AB 1572 (Friedman D) Potable water: nonfunctional turf.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 849, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Would make legislative findings and declarations concerning water use, including that the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf is wasteful and incompatible with state policy relating to climate change, water conservation, and reduced reliance on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem. The bill would direct all appropriate state agencies to encourage and support the elimination of irrigation of nonfunctional turf with potable water. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
AB 1594 (Garcia D) Medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles: public agency utilities.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 585, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program that is administered by the State Air Resources Board for purposes of funding projects related to, among other things, the reduction of criteria air pollutants and improvement of air quality, and establishes the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Purchasing Assistance Program within the Air Quality Improvement Program to make financing tools and nonfinancial supports available to operators of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets to enable those operators to transition their fleets to zero-emission vehicles. This bill would require any state regulation that seeks to require, or otherwise compel, the procurement of medium- and heavy-duty zeroemission vehicles to authorize public agency utilities to purchase replacements for traditional utilityspecialized vehicles that are at the end of life when needed to maintain reliable service and respond to major foreseeable events, including severe weather, wildfires, natural disasters, and physical attacks, as specified.
The bill would define a public agency utility to include a local publicly owned electric utility, a community water system, a water district, and a wastewater treatment provider, as specified.
AB 1620 (Zbur D) Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act: permanent disabilities: comparable or smaller units.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 767, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act authorizes an owner of residential real property to establish the initial and subsequent rental rates for a dwelling or unit with respect to which certain criteria are met, including that the dwelling or unit is alienable separate from the title to any other dwelling unit or is a subdivided interest in a subdivision, as specified. The act exempts certain tenancies and dwelling units from these provisions, including a unit where the previous tenancy been terminated by the owner pursuant to specified law. This bill would authorize a jurisdiction to require the owner of a residential real property that is subject to an ordinance or charter provision that controls the rental rate to permit a tenant who is not subject to eviction for nonpayment and who has a permanent physical disability related to mobility to move to an available comparable or smaller unit, as defined, located on an accessible floor of the property if certain conditions are met.
AB 1637 (Irwin D) Local government: internet websites and email addresses.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 586, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Would, no later than January 1, 2029, require a local agency, as defined, that maintains an internet website for use by the public to ensure that the internet website utilizes a “.gov” top-level domain or a “.ca.gov” second-level domain and would require a local agency that maintains an internet website that is noncompliant with that requirement to redirect that internet website to a domain name that does utilize a “.gov” or “.ca.gov” domain. This bill, no later than January 1, 2029, would also require a local agency that maintains public email addresses to ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes a “.gov” domain name or a “.ca.gov” domain name. By adding to the duties of local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
AB 1649 (Kalra D) Local Agency Public Construction Act: change orders: County of Santa Clara.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/30/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 9/30/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 281, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Local Agency Public Construction Act prohibits a change or alteration cost from exceeding $210,000. The act, until January 1, 2027, authorizes the County of Los Angeles to be subject to a change order cap of $400,000 for construction contracts whose original cost exceeds $25,000,000 and of $750,000 for those contracts whose original cost exceeds $50,000,000, both of which are adjusted annually to reflect the percentage change in the California Consumer Price Index. The act provides a similar authorization for the County of Los Angeles with regard to county highways. The act requires the County of Los Angeles to modify no more than 7 contracts pursuant to these provisions and requires the County of Los Angeles to provide a review report to the Assembly Committee on Local Government and the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance no later than July 1, 2026. This bill would authorize the County of Santa Clara to be subject to a change order of $400,000 for contracts whose original cost exceeds $25,000,000 and of $750,000 for contracts whose original cost exceeds $50,000,000, adjusted annually to reflect the percentage change in the California Consumer Price Index. These change order caps would apply to construction contracting by the county and contracting for county highways. The bill would require the County of Santa Clara to modify no more than 7 contracts pursuant to these provisions and would require the County of Santa Clara provide a review report to the Assembly Committee on Local Government and the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance no later than July 1, 2026.
AB 1668 (Patterson, Joe R) Alcoholic beverages: licenses: County of Placer.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/30/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 9/30/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 282, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act which is administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulates the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages and the granting of licenses for the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages within the state. Current law limits the amount of on-sale general licenses that may be issued by the department based on the population of the county in which the licensed premises are located. This bill would provide an exception to the limitation described above by authorizing the issuance of up to 10 additional new original on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in the County of Placer. The bill would prohibit the department from issuing more than 4 of these licenses per year.
AB 1673 (Pacheco D) Outdoor Advertising Act: local governmental entities: relocation.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 590, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Outdoor Advertising Act generally prohibits placing or maintaining advertising displays on Department of Transportation-owned property adjacent to landscaped freeways if the advertising display is designed to be viewed primarily by persons traveling on the landscaped freeway, but exempts (1) a county that designates where advertising displays may be placed or prohibited as part of a county land use or zoning ordinance and (2) the relocation or height increase for lawfully erected advertising displays pursuant to a relocation agreement, including the conversion of an advertising display to a message center as part of a relocation agreement. This bill would expand the exemption described in (1) above to also include a city or city and county that designates where advertising displays may be placed or prohibited as part of the city’s or city and county’s land use or zoning ordinance. The bill would expand the exemption described in (2) above to include agreements, entered into for any purpose, to relocate an advertising display or to convert or replace a relocated advertising display with a message center, as specified. The bill would authorize a relocated advertising display to be placed in the same or a different city, county, or city and county, as specified.
AB 1679 (Santiago D) Transactions and use taxes: County of Los Angeles: homelessness.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 731, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law authorizes cities and counties, subject to certain limitations and approval requirements, to levy a transactions and use tax for general or specific purposes, in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in the Transactions and Use Tax Law, including a requirement that the combined rate of all taxes that may be imposed in accordance with that law in the county not exceed 2%. Current local transactions and use tax law for the County of Los Angeles, known as Measure H, establishes a local tax at a rate of 0.25%, and the revenue from that tax is dedicated to addressing and preventing homelessness. This bill would authorize the County of Los Angeles to impose a transactions and use tax at a rate of no more than 0.50% that, in combination with other transactions and use taxes, would exceed the above-described combined rate limit of 2%, if the county adopts an ordinance proposing the tax and the ordinance proposing the tax is approved by the voters, subject to applicable voter approval requirements. The bill would also require all revenue from the tax to be dedicated to addressing and preventing homelessness, as provided, and would require the local ordinance, upon approval by the electorate, to repeal Measure H. The bill would specify that a transactions and use tax established pursuant to its provisions would not be considered for purposes of the 2% combined rate limitation.
SB 4 (Wiener D) Planning and zoning: housing development: higher education institutions and religious institutions.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 771, Statutes of
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Summary: Current law, the Zenovich-Moscone-Chacon Housing and Home Finance Act, establishes the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee within the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Current law requires the committee to allocate state low-income housing tax credits in conformity with state and federal law that establishes a maximum rent that may be charged to a tenant for a project unit constructed using low-income housing tax credits. The bill would define various terms for these purposes.
Among other things, the bill would require that 100% of the units, exclusive of manager units, in a housing development project eligible for approval as a use by right under these provisions be affordable to lower income households, except that 20% of the units may be for moderate-income households, and 5% of the units may be for staff of the independent institution of higher education or the religious institution that owns the land, provided that the units affordable to lower income households are offered at affordable rent, as set in an amount consistent with the rent limits established by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, or affordable housing cost, as specified. The bill would authorize the development to include ancillary uses on the ground floor of the development, as specified.
SB 14 (Grove R) Serious felonies: human trafficking.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/25/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 9/25/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 230, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law defines the term "serious felony" for various purposes, including, among others, enhancing the punishment for felonies pursuant to existing sentencing provisions commonly known as the Three Strikes Law. This bill would include human trafficking of a minor within the definition of a serious felony for all purposes, including for purposes of the Three Strikes Law, except as specified. By expanding the scope of an enhancement, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
SB 17 (Caballero D) Senior housing: tax credits.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Location: Senate Vetoed
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Summary: Current law, enacted to implement a specified low-income housing tax credit established by federal law, requires the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee to annually determine and allocate the state ceiling in accordance with those provisions and in conformity with federal law. Current law authorizes the committee to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations for the allocation of housing credits. Current law requires that specified amounts of the low-income housing tax credits be set aside for allocation to rural areas, small developments, and farmworker housing, as specified. This bill would require the committee to revise its regulations to increase the housing type goal for senior developments to 20 percent.
SB 19 (Seyarto R) Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 857, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, establish the Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force to undertake various duties relating to fentanyl misuse including, among others, collecting and organizing data on the nature and extent of fentanyl misuse in California and evaluating approaches to increase public awareness of fentanyl misuse. The bill would require the task force to be cochaired by the Attorney General and the State Public Health Officer or their designees, and would specify the membership of the task force. The bill would require the first meeting of the task force to take place no later than June 1, 2024, and would require the task force to meet at least once every 2 months. The bill would
require the task force to submit an interim report on its findings and recommendations to the Attorney General, the Governor, and the Legislature by July 1, 2025, and submit a final report by December 1, 2025.
The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2026.
SB 43 (Eggman D) Behavioral health.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/5/2022
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 637, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Lanterman-Petris-Short Act provides for the involuntary commitment and treatment of a person who is a danger to themselves or others or who is gravely disabled. Current law, for purposes of involuntary commitment, defines “gravely disabled” as either a condition in which a person, as a result of a mental health disorder, is unable to provide for their basic personal needs for food, clothing, or shelter or has been found mentally incompetent, as specified. This bill expands the definition of “gravely disabled” to also include a condition in which a person, as a result of a severe substance use disorder, or a co-occurring mental health disorder and a severe substance use disorder, is, in addition to the basic personal needs described above, unable to provide for their personal safety or necessary medical care, as defined.
SB 55 (Umberg D) Vehicles: catalytic converters.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/6/2022
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 858, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
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Summary: Current law requires a core recycler that accepts, ships, or sells used catalytic converters to maintain specified information regarding the purchase and sale of the catalytic converters. Current law prohibits a core recycler from providing payment for a catalytic converter unless, among other requirements, the payment is made by check, as specified. This bill, in addition to payment by check, would allow for payment by credit card or any other form of traceable payment other than cash.
SB 58 (Wiener D) Controlled substances: decriminalization of certain hallucinogenic substances.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 12/16/2022
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Location: Senate Vetoed
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Summary: Would, on and after January 1, 2025, make lawful the possession, preparation, obtaining, or transportation of, specified quantities of psilocybin, psilocyn, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and mescaline, for personal use, as defined, by and with persons 21 years of age or older. The bill would provide penalties for possession of these substances on school grounds, or possession by, or transferring to, persons under 21 years of age.
SB 91 (Umberg D) California Environmental Quality Act: supportive and transitional housing: motel conversion: environmental leadership transit projects.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/10/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/17/2023
Status: 10/10/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 732, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
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Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of an environmental impact report (EIR) on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA also requires a lead agency to
prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. Current law, until January 1, 2025, exempts from CEQA projects related to the conversion of a structure with a certificate of occupancy as a motel, hotel, residential hotel, or hostel to supportive or transitional housing, as defined, that meet certain conditions. This bill would extend indefinitely the above exemption.
SB 105 (Skinner D) Budget Acts of 2022 and 2023.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/18/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 862, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
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Summary: Would amend the Budget Act of 2022 and the Budget Act of 2023 by amending and adding items of appropriation and making other changes. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
SB 229 (Umberg D) Surplus land: disposal of property: violations: public meeting.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/23/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 774, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Would require a local agency that is disposing of surplus land and has received a notification of violation from the Department of Housing and Community Development to hold an open and public meeting to review and consider the substance of the notice of violation. The bill would require the local agency’s governing body to provide prescribed notice no later than the time required by specified provisions. The bill would prohibit the local agency’s governing body from taking final action to ratify or approve the proposed disposal of surplus land until a public meeting is held as required. The bill would exempt from its provisions a local agency that ceases to dispose of surplus land after receiving the notice of violation. By imposing new duties on local agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
SB 240 (Ochoa Bogh R) Surplus state real property: affordable housing and housing for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/25/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 775, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law requires a local agency or nonprofit affordable housing sponsor to satisfy certain requirements to be considered as a potential priority buyer of surplus state real property, including that the local agency or nonprofit affordable housing sponsor demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the department, that the surplus state real property, or portion of that surplus state real property, is to be used by the local agency or nonprofit affordable housing sponsor for open space, public parks, affordable housing projects, or development of local government-owned facilities. Current law authorizes the Department of General Services to sell surplus state real property, or a portion of surplus state real property, to a local agency, or to a nonprofit affordable housing sponsor if no local agency is interested in the surplus state real property, for affordable housing projects at a sales price less than fair market value if the department determines that such a discount will enable the provision of housing for persons and families of low or moderate income. This bill would additionally authorize a local agency or nonprofit affordable housing sponsor to be considered as a potential priority buyer of surplus state real property upon demonstration that the property is to be used by the agency or sponsor for housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, subject to the same provisions described above, as specified.
SB 267 (Eggman D) Credit history of persons receiving government rent subsidies.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 1/31/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 776, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits, in instances in which there is a government rent subsidy, the use of a financial or income standard in assessing eligibility for the rental of housing that is not based on the portion of the rent to be paid by the tenant. FEHA requires the Civil Rights Department to enforce specific provisions of the act, including the provision described above. This bill would additionally prohibit the use of a person’s credit history as part of the application process for a rental housing accommodation without offering the applicant the option of providing lawful, verifiable alternative evidence of the applicant’s reasonable ability to pay the portion of the rent to be paid by the tenant, including, but not limited to, government benefit payments, pay records, and bank statements, in instances in which there is a government rent subsidy.
SB 389 (Allen D) State Water Resources Control Board: investigation of water right.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/8/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/9/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 486, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law provides generally for the appropriation of water. Existing law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to investigate bodies of water, to take testimony in regard to the rights to water or the use of water, and to ascertain whether or not water is appropriated lawfully, as provided. Under current law, the diversion or use of water other than as authorized by specified provisions of law is a trespass, subject to specified civil liability. This bill would instead authorize the board to investigate and ascertain whether or not a water right is valid. The bill would authorize the board to issue an information order in furtherance of an investigation, as executed by the executive director of the board, as specified. The bill would authorize a diversion or use of water ascertained to be unauthorized to be enforced as a trespass, as specified.
SB 392 (Bradford D) Tied-house restrictions: advertising exceptions: City of Inglewood.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/9/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 604, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which is administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, regulates the application, issuance, and suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses. Current law, known as tied-house restrictions, generally prohibits specified licensees, or their officers, directors, or agents, from giving or lending money or a thing of value to a person operating, owning, or maintaining any on-sale premises where alcoholic beverages are sold. In this regard, existing law specifically prohibits paying a retailer for advertising. Current law creates a variety of exceptions to this prohibition, including permitting specified licensees to purchase advertising space and time from, or on behalf of, an on-sale licensee that is an owner, manager, agent or assignee of the owner, or major tenant of certain venues, including a stadium with a fixed seating capacity of at least 70,000 seats located in the City of Inglewood and a performance venue with a seating capacity of at least 5,000 seats adjacent to the stadium. Current law makes specified violations of these advertising provisions punishable as a misdemeanor. This bill would expand the abovedescribed exception to tied-house restrictions that allows for the purchase of advertising by extending it to a fully enclosed arena with a seating capacity of at least 18,000 seats located in the City of Inglewood.
SB 423 (Wiener D) Land use: streamlined housing approvals: multifamily housing developments.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 778, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Would authorize the Department of General Services to act in the place of a locality or local government, at the discretion of that department, for purposes of the ministerial, streamlined review for development in compliance with the specified-described requirements on property owned by or leased to the state. The bill would extend the operation of the streamlined, ministerial approval process to January 1, 2036. The bill would provide that the streamlined, ministerial approval process does not apply to applications for developments proposed on qualified sites, defined as a site that is located within an equine or equestrian district and meets certain other requirements, that are submitted on or after January 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025. This bill would modify the specified-described objective planning standards, including by revising the standard that prohibits a multifamily housing development from being subject to the streamlined, ministerial approval process if the development is located in a coastal zone to apply only if the development located in the coastal zone meets any one of specified conditions. The bill would require that a development located in a coastal zone that satisfies the specified conditions obtain a coastal development permit. The bill would require a local government to approve a coastal development permit if it determines that the development is consistent with all objective standards of the local government’s certified local coastal program, as specified. The bill would provide that the changes made by this act would apply in a coastal zone on or after January 1, 2025 This bill would modify the objective planning standard that prohibits a development subject to the streamlined, ministerial approval process from being located in a high fire severity zone by deleting the prohibition for a development to be located within a high or very high fire hazard severity zone as indicated on maps adopted by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and would instead prohibit a development from being located with the state responsibility area, as defined, unless the site has adopted specified standards. The bill would also remove an exception for sites excluded from specified hazard zones by a local agency, as specified.
SB 434 (Min D) Transit operators: street harassment survey.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 396, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Existing law creates various transit districts throughout the state, with specified powers and duties relative to providing public transit service. Existing law provides various provisions applicable to all public transit and transit districts. Existing law requires the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University to, on or before December 31, 2023, develop and make available on its internet website a survey for the purpose of promoting consistency in the collection of specified survey data to inform efforts to improve the safety of riders and reduce street harassment on public transit. This bill would require a transit operator, as defined, to collect and publish specified survey data for the purpose of informing efforts to improve the safety of riders and reduce street harassment on public transit on or before December 31, 2024, to the extent feasible with the funding it receives to conduct these activities from the Department of Transportation under a funding agreement with a transit operator to collect and publish that survey data that the bill would require the department to enter into on or before July 1, 2024. The bill would require a transit operator to conduct outreach activities with subpopulations of riders who are underrepresented in surveys and impacted by street harassment to gain insight into the perspectives of these riders based on their experiences. The bill would authorize a transit operator to collect survey data in multiple languages to reach limited-English-proficient riders impacted by street harassment, as provided. The bill would require a transit operator to publish and make publicly available on its internet website the survey data collected pursuant to these provisions and promptly notify the Governor and the Legislature of publication of the survey data. The bill would provide that specified information collected by a transit operator in the 5 years before the effective date of this bill is deemed to be survey data collected by the transit operator for purposes of the bill, and that specified outreach activity conducted by a transit operator in the 5 years before the effective date of this bill is deemed to be outreach activity conducted by the transit operator for purposes of the bill. To the extent the bill imposes additional duties on a local agency, the bill would impose a statemandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
SB 459 (Rubio D) Domestic violence: restraining orders.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 874, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law allows a civil court, after notice and a hearing, to issue an order to enjoin a person from, among other things, attacking, stalking, or threatening another person. Under current law, the protective order may be valid for up to 5 years, as determined by the court, and may be renewed for 5 or more years, or permanently, at the discretion of the court. This bill would require the Judicial Council, on or before January 1, 2025, to create one or more specific forms for the purpose of requesting a modification of an existing restraining order.
SB 482 (Blakespear D) Multifamily Housing Program: supportive housing: capitalized operating reserves.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/14/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 780, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law establishes eligible cost categories for the Multifamily Housing Program, which include capitalized reserves for replacement and operation. In this regard, existing law authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development to allow capitalized operating reserves to be used for rent subsidies for assisted units, as specified. This bill would specify that the department may allow capitalized operating reserves to be used for eligible projects, and that assisted units may include, but not be limited to, supportive housing units, as defined. To determine project eligibility for capitalized operating reserves, the bill would authorize the department to consider specified factors, including the availability of funds and the individual financial needs of the project. The bill would require the department to offer capitalized operating reserves to supportive housing units after developers have sought capitalized reserves from other potential funding sources.
SB 525 (Durazo D) Minimum wages: health care workers.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/14/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 890, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law generally requires the minimum wage for all industries to not be less than specified amounts to be increased until it is $15 per hour commencing January 1, 2022, for employers employing 26 or more employees, and commencing January 1, 2023, for employers employing 25 or fewer employees.
Current law makes a violation of minimum wage requirements a misdemeanor. This bill would establish 5 separate minimum wage schedules for covered health care employees, as defined, depending on the nature of the employer.
SB 544 (Laird D) Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act: teleconferencing.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/22/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/15/2023
Status: 9/22/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 216, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Existing law, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, requires, with specified exceptions, that all meetings of a state body be open and public and all persons be permitted to attend any meeting of a state body. The act authorizes meetings through teleconference subject to specified requirements, including, among others, that the state body post agendas at all teleconference locations, that each teleconference location be identified in the notice and agenda of the meeting or proceeding, that each teleconference location be accessible to the public, that the agenda provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the state body directly at each teleconference location, and that at least one member of the state body be physically present at the location specified in the notice of the meeting. This bill would enact an additional, alternative set of provisions under which a state body may hold a meeting by teleconference. The bill would require at least one member of the state body to be physically present at each teleconference location, defined for these purposes as a physical location that is accessible to the public and from which members of the public may participate in the meeting. The bill would, under specified circumstances, authorize a member of the state body to participate from a remote location, which would not be required to be accessible to the
public and which the bill would prohibit the notice and agenda from disclosing. Specifically, the bill would authorize a member's remote participation if the other members who are physically present at the same teleconference location constitute a majority of the state body. The bill would also authorize a member's remote participation if the member has a need related to a disability and notifies the state body, as specified.
Under the bill, that member would be counted toward the majority of members required to be physically present at the same teleconference location. The bill would require a member who participates from a remote location to disclose whether any other individuals 18 years of age or older are present in the room at the remote location with the member and the general nature of the member's relationship with those individuals. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
SB 602 (Archuleta D) Trespass.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/15/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 404, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law makes it a misdemeanor to commit the crime of trespass, which includes refusing or failing to leave land, real property, or structures belonging to, or lawfully occupied by, another and not open to the general public upon being requested to leave by a peace officer at the request of the owner, the owner’s agent, or the person in lawful possession and upon being informed by the peace officer that they are acting at the request of the owner, the owner’s agent, or the person in lawful possession. Current law requires the owner, the owner’s agent, or the person in lawful possession to make a separate request to the peace officer on each occasion when the peace officer’s assistance in dealing with a trespass is requested, except that a single request for peace officer assistance may be made for a period not to exceed 12 months when the premises or property is closed to the public and posted as being closed. Current law requires the requester to inform the law enforcement agency to which the request was made when the assistance is no longer desired before the 12-month period expires. Current law also authorizes a single request for a peace officer’s assistance to be made for a period of time not to exceed 30 days and identified by specific dates when there is a fire hazard or the owner, the owner’s agent, or the person in lawful possession is absent from the property. Under current law, a request for assistance expires when ownership of the property changes or upon a change in the person in lawful possession. This bill would authorize a single request for assistance to be made and submitted electronically, in a notarized form provided by the law enforcement agency, to a peace officer.
SB 616 (Gonzalez D) Sick days: paid sick days accrual and use.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/4/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/15/2023
Status: 10/4/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 309, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Existing law, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (act), establishes requirements relating to paid sick days and paid sick leave, as described. The act excludes specified employees from its provisions, including an employee covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement, as described (CBA employees).This bill would exclude railroad carrier employers and their employees from the act’s provisions. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
SB 617 (Newman D) Public contracts: progressive design-build: local and regional agencies: transit.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/4/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/15/2023
Status: 10/4/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 310, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Current law, until January 1, 2029, authorizes local agencies, defined as any city, county, city and county, or special district authorized by law to provide for the production, storage, supply, treatment, or distribution of any water from any source, to use the progressive design-build process for up to 15 public works projects in excess of $5,000,000 for each project that treats, pumps, stores, or conveys water, wastewater, recycled water, advanced treated water, or supporting facilities. Current law defines “progressive
design-build” as a project delivery process in which both the design and construction of a project are procured from a single entity that is selected through a qualifications-based selection at the earliest feasible stage of the project. Current law requires the selected entity and its general partners or joint venture members to verify specified information under penalty of perjury. Current law requires local agencies to report to the Legislature by January 1, 2028, regarding the use of the progressive design-build process, as specified. This bill, until January 1, 2029, would similarly authorize a transit district, municipal operator, consolidated agency, joint powers authority, regional transportation agency, or local or regional agency, as described, to use the progressive design-build process for up to 10 public works projects in excess of $5,000,000 for each project.
SB 641 (Roth D) Public health: alcohol and drug programs: naloxone.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/8/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Location: Senate Vetoed
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Summary: The Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP) is administratively created by the State Department of Health Care Services to reduce opioid-related overdose deaths. This bill would require the State Department of Health Care Services within the California Health and Human Services Agency, as part of the NDP, to make all United States Food and Drug Administration-approved formulations and dosage strengths of naloxone or any other opioid antagonist that are indicated for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose available through the NDP, as specified. The bill would make legislative findings and declarations.
SB 657 (Caballero D) Homelessness services staff training.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
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Summary: Current law requires each area agency on aging to maintain a professional staff that is supplemented by volunteers, governed by a board of directors or elected officials, and whose activities are reviewed by an advisory council consisting primarily of older individuals from the community. Current law requires the Governor to create the Interagency Council on Homelessness for specified purposes, including to create partnerships among various entities, like participants in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care program, and to identify mainstream resources, benefits, and services that can be accessed to prevent and end homelessness in California. This bill would require the council to coordinate with the California Department of Aging, the California continuums of care, and the area agencies on aging to convene a working group no later than March 1, 2024, to develop recommendations on best practices for assisting older adults to prevent and overcome homelessness and for training those who assist older adults to prevent and overcome homelessness. The bill would require the working group to develop a training for those who assist older adults with housing needs to help those individuals access resources to prevent and overcome homelessness, as specified, no later than March 1, 2025. The bill would require the working group, on or before March 1, 2025, to report to specified committees of the Legislature on their recommendations.
SB 671 (Portantino D) School safety plans: dangerous, violent, or unlawful activities.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 626, Statutes of 2023.
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Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require a comprehensive school safety plan, and the school safety plan of a charter school, to include procedures to assess and respond to reports of any dangerous, violent, or unlawful activity that is being conducted or threatened to be conducted at the school, at an activity sponsored by the school, or on a schoolbus serving the school. By imposing additional requirements related to comprehensive school safety plans, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
SB 706 (Caballero D) Public contracts: progressive design-build: local agencies.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/8/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 500, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
Calendar:
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law, until January 1, 2029, authorizes local agencies, defined as any city, county, city and county, or special district authorized by law to provide for the production, storage, supply, treatment, or distribution of any water from any source, to use the progressive design-build process for up to 15 public works projects in excess of $5,000,000 for each project, similar to the progressive design-build process authorized for use by the Director of General Services. This bill would, until January 1, 2030, provide additional authority for cities, counties, cities and counties, or special districts to use the progressive designbuild process for up to 10 public works in excess of $5,000,000, not limited to water-related projects, excluding projects on state-owned or state-operated facilities. The bill would require information to be provided under penalty of perjury and would require similar reports due no later than December 31, 2028.
SB 712 (Portantino D) Tenancy: personal micromobility devices.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/9/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/16/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 630, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
Calendar:
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would prohibit a landlord from prohibiting a tenant from owning personal micromobility devices or from storing and recharging up to one personal micromobility device in their dwelling unit for each person occupying the unit, subject to certain conditions and exceptions. The bill would define “personal micromobility device” for those purposes to mean a device that is powered by the physical exertion of the rider or an electric motor and is designed to transport one individual or one adult accompanied by up to 3 minors.
SB 734 (Rubio D) Property tax: possessory interests.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 785, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
Calendar:
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires that all property subject to tax be assessed at its full value, and includes certain possessory interests among those property interests subject to tax. Current law defines a taxable possessory interest to be a possession of, claim to, or right to the possession of land or improvements that is independent, durable, and exclusive of rights held by others in the property, except as provided. Current law authorizes the state or any local public entity of government, when entering into a written contract with a private party whereby a possessory interest subject to property taxation may be created, to include, or cause to be included, in that contract, a statement that the property interest may be subject to property taxation if created, and that the party in whom the possessory interest is vested may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on the interest. This bill would provide that, for the purpose of defining “possessory interest,” a tenancy in a residential unit of a publicly owned housing project by a low-income household leased at affordable rents does not create independent possession or use of land or improvements by the tenant.
SB 745 (Cortese D) The Drought-Resistant Buildings Act.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 884, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
Calendar:
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the Department of General Services to research, develop, and propose building standards to reduce potable water use in new residential buildings and imposes those duties on the
commission with respect to new nonresidential buildings, as specified. The bill would require the commission to perform a review of water efficiency and water reuse standards in the California Buildings Standards Code every 3 years, commencing with the next triennial edition, and update as needed.
SB 747 (Caballero D) Land use: surplus land.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 786, Statutes of 2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
Calendar:
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law prescribes requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a local agency. Current law defines terms for these purposes. Existing law defines “surplus land” to generally mean land owned in fee simple by a local agency for which the local agency’s governing body takes formal action in a public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and not necessary for the agency’s use. Current law defines “agency’s use” to include land that is being used, is planned to be used pursuant to a written plan adopted by the local agency’s governing board, or is disposed of to support agency work or operations. Current law excludes from “agency’s use” commercial or industrial uses or activities, or property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation of revenue, unless the local agency is a district, except as specified, and the agency’s governing body takes specified actions in a public meeting. Current law excludes from these requirements the disposal of exempt surplus land by an agency of the state or any local government.
Current law requires a local agency to declare land as either surplus land or exempt surplus land, as supported by written findings, before a local agency may take any action to dispose of it. Under existing law, exempt surplus land includes, among other types of land, property that is used by a district for an “agency’s use” as expressly authorized, land for specified developments, including a mixed-use development, if put out to open, competitive bid by a local agency, as specified, and surplus land that is subject to specified valid legal restrictions. This bill would define the term “dispose” for these purposes to mean the sale of the surplus property or a lease of any surplus property entered into on or after January 1, 2024, for a term longer than 15 years, including renewal options, as specified.
SB 773 (Glazer D) CalWORKs: homeless assistance.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Location: Senate Vetoed
Calendar: 1/3/2024 #21 SENATE GOVERNOR'S VETOES
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law provides for the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, under which each county provides cash assistance and other benefits to qualified low-income families and individuals. Current law provides for homeless assistance to a homeless family seeking shelter when the family is eligible for CalWORKs aid, including a nonrecurring special needs benefit of $85 a day to families of up to 4 members for the costs of temporary shelter, and a nonrecurring special needs benefit for permanent housing assistance to pay for last month’s rent and security deposits if these payments are conditions of securing a residence, or to pay for up to 2 months of rent arrearages, if these payments are a reasonable condition of preventing eviction. Current law prohibits the last month’s rent or monthly arrearage portion of the payment from exceeding 80% of the family’s total monthly household income without the value of CalFresh benefits or special needs benefit for a family of that size, and requires it be made to families that have found permanent housing costing no more than 80% of the family’s total monthly household income without the value of CalFresh benefits or special needs benefit for a family of that size.This bill, beginning January 1, 2025, or when specified automation processes are available, and for purposes of determining the family’s total monthly household income for the permanent housing assistance, would require the county human services agency to include any amount that is regularly received from other government and nonprofit housing and homeless subsidy programs and any regularly received private support intended or designed to help the family with housing. The bill, beginning January 1, 2025, or when specified automation processes are available, upon application for temporary or permanent homeless assistance, would require the county to refer the assistance unit to any other homeless assistance services provided under the CalWORKs program and would authorize the county to give priority to the assistance unit for those services.
SB 837 (Archuleta D) Energy: building energy standards: sealed and unvented attics.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/8/2023 html pdf
Introduced: 2/17/2023
Status: 10/8/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 509, Statutes of
2023.
Location: Senate Chaptered
Calendar:
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc. Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered 1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to prescribe, by regulation, building design and construction standards and energy and water conservation design standards for new residential and nonresidential buildings to reduce wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy and to manage energy loads to help maintain electrical grid reliability. Current law requires the commission to periodically review the standards and adopt revisions that it deems necessary. This bill would require the commission, in the review of those regulations that is pending as of January 1, 2024, to consider revising the definition of “conditioned space, indirectly” to include sealed and unvented attics, as provided.
Total Measures: 99
Total Tracking Forms: 185
Housing & Community Development, Legislative Summary
October 2023
AB 84 (Ward D) Property tax: welfare exemption: affordable housing.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/12/2023 Assembly Floor Analysis (text 7/13/2023) Introduced: 12/16/2022
Last Amend: 7/13/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 734, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/11/2023-A. CHAPTERED
Summary: (1) Existing property tax law, in accordance with the California Constitution, provides for a "welfare exemption" for property used exclusively for religious, hospital, scientific, or charitable purposes and that is owned or operated by certain types of nonprofit entities, if certain qualifying criteria are met. Existing law defines "property used exclusively for religious, hospital, or charitable purposes" to include facilities in the course of construction on or after the first Monday of March 1954, as specified. This bill would expand this partial exemption to property acquired, rehabilitated, developed, or operated, or any combination of these factors, with financing from qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, as defined.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
AB 309 (Lee D) The Social Housing Act.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/14/2023 Assembly Floor Analysis (text 9/1/2023) Introduced: 1/26/2023
Last Amend: 9/1/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: 10/7/2023-A. VETOED
Calendar: 1/3/2024 #8 ASSEMBLY GOVERNOR'S VETOES
Summary: Would enact the Social Housing Act and would create, in the Department of General Services, the Social Housing Program, the mission of which would be to ensure that qualified social housing developments are produced on leased state property to help address the housing crisis, as specified. The bill would authorize the program to identify and develop up to 3 qualified social housing projects, as specified, with the intent to use the results to inform public policy related to developing an independent public entity to develop statewide qualified social housing. The bill would require the program to solicit bids to develop qualified social housing units, and prioritize bids that demonstrate long-term revenue neutrality or a cost rent model, as those terms are defined. The bill would require the program to employ 2 different leasing models, the rental model and the ownership model, as specified, in creating social housing. The bill would prohibit a city or county from denying a social housing development authorized under the program. The bill would authorize a city or county to propose objective design review standards, as specified, and authorize a city or county to propose modifications to mitigate any specific, adverse impacts on public health or safety, as specified.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
AB 799 (Rivas, Luz D) Homelessness: financing plan.
Current Text: Amended: 9/1/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/04/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 9/1/2023) Introduced: 2/13/2023
Last Amend: 9/1/2023
Status: 9/14/2023-Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(14). (Last location was INACTIVE FILE on 9/12/2023)(May be acted upon Jan 2024)
Location: 9/14/2023-S. 2 YEAR
Summary: Would require the California Interagency Council on Homelessness, in collaboration with continuums of care, counties, and big cities, as defined, and other stakeholders, to establish and regularly update a financing plan to solve homelessness by the year 2035. The bill would require the council to establish and update statewide performance metrics to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in homelessness and to increase successful exits from homelessness to permanent housing by updating the Statewide Action Plan for Preventing and Ending Homelessness in California, no later than January 1, 2025, and would require the council to publish these goals on its internet website, as specified.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
AB 1132 (Friedman D) Solar energy systems: permit fees.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 06/28/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 2/15/2023) Introduced: 2/15/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 357, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/7/2023-A. CHAPTERED
Summary: Current law, for purposes of governing property rights, defines a “solar energy system” as specified to include any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating. Current law prescribes and limits permit fees that a city or county may charge for a residential and commercial solar energy system. Current law repeals these provisions on January 1, 2025. This bill would extend that repeal date to January 1, 2034. By extending the operation of the requirements imposed on a city or county in connection with those solar energy systems, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
AB 1215 (Carrillo, Wendy D) Pets Assistance With Support Grant Program: homeless shelters: domestic violence shelters: pets.
Current Text: Vetoed: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/13/2023 Assembly Floor Analysis (text 9/8/2023) Introduced: 2/16/2023
Last Amend: 9/8/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Vetoed by Governor.
Location: 10/7/2023-A. VETOED
Calendar: 1/3/2024 #23 ASSEMBLY GOVERNOR'S VETOES
Summary: Would require the Department of Housing and Community Development, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to develop and administer the Pets Assistance With Support Grant Program (PAWS), to award grants to qualified homeless shelters and qualified domestic violence shelters, as defined. The bill would require grant recipients to meet certain availability and service requirements as they relate to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and people escaping domestic violence. The bill would authorize the department to use up to 7% of the funds appropriated in the annual Budget Act for those purposes for its costs in administering the program.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
AB 1490 (Lee D) Affordable housing development projects: adaptive reuse.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/12/2023 Assembly Floor Analysis (text 7/10/2023) Introduced: 2/17/2023
Last Amend: 7/10/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 764, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/11/2023-A. CHAPTERED
Summary: Under this bill, a housing development that is, among other requirements, an extremely affordable adaptive reuse project on an infill parcel that is not located on or adjoined to a site where more than 1/3 of the square footage on the site is dedicated to industrial use, as specified, would be an allowable use. The bill would authorize a local agency to impose objective design review standards, except as specified. The bill would authorize a local agency to deny the project if it is proposed to be located on a site or adjoined to any site where any of the square footage on the site is dedicated to industrial use and the local agency makes written findings that approving the development would have an adverse effect on public health and safety. The bill would provide that for purposes of the Housing Accountability Act, a proposed housing development project is consistent, compliant, and in conformity with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision if the housing development project is consistent with the standards specified in these provisions. The bill would require a local agency to determine whether the proposed development meets those standards within specified timeframes. The bill would define an “extremely affordable adaptive reuse project” for these purposes to mean a multifamily housing development project that involves retrofitting and repurposing of a residential or commercial building that currently allows temporary dwelling or occupancy, and that meets specified affordability requirements, including that 100% of the units be dedicated to lower income households, 50% of which shall be dedicated to very low income households, as specified. Because the bill would require local officials to provide a higher level of service, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
AB 1505 (Rodriguez D) Seismic retrofitting: soft story multifamily housing.
Current Text: Amended: 7/3/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 08/24/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 7/3/2023) Introduced: 2/17/2023
Last Amend: 7/3/2023
Status: 9/14/2023-Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator McGuire.
Location: 9/14/2023-S. INACTIVE FILE
Summary: Current law establishes the Seismic Retrofitting Program for Soft Story Multifamily Housing for the purposes of providing financial assistance to owners of soft story multifamily housing for seismic retrofitting to protect individuals living in multifamily housing that have been determined to be at risk of collapse in earthquakes, as specified. Current law also establishes the Seismic Retrofitting Program for Soft Story Multifamily Housing Fund, and its subsidiary account, the Seismic Retrofitting Account, within the State Treasury. Current law provides that the Legislature will appropriate $250,000,000 from the General Fund in the 2023–24 Budget Act to the Seismic Retrofitting Program for Soft Story Multifamily Housing Fund for the purposes of carrying out the program. Current law requires the CRMP to develop and administer the program, as specified. Existing law makes these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2042, and repeals them as of January 1, 2043. Current federal law, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, establishes various grant opportunities, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program, to support hazard mitigation projects. This bill would remove the requirement for the Legislature to appropriate $250,000,000 from the General Fund in the 2023–24 Budget Act to the Seismic Retrofitting Program for Soft Story Multifamily Housing Fund. The bill would authorize the Office of Emergency Services to dedicate federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities application funding to specified projects to augment and support the Seismic Retrofitting Program for Soft Story Multifamily Housing.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
AB 1734 (Jones-Sawyer D) Local Government: Surplus Land Act: exemptions.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/14/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 9/8/2023) Introduced: 2/17/2023
Last Amend: 9/8/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 769, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/11/2023-A. CHAPTERED
Summary: Existing law requires land to be declared surplus land or exempt surplus land, as supported by written findings, before a local agency takes any action to dispose of it consistent with the agency’s policies or procedures. Existing law sets forth procedures for the disposal of surplus land, including, but not limited to, specified notice requirements, and provides that these procedures do not apply to exempt surplus land. This bill, until January 1, 2034, would specify that land disposed of by a city with a population exceeding 2,500,000 for certain purposes, including low barrier navigation centers, supportive housing, transitional housing for youth and young adults, or affordable housing, as described, is not subject to the above-described requirements, if the city meets certain prescribed requirements and specified construction or development work meets prescribed requirements. The bill would require a city that disposes of land pursuant to these provisions to include prescribed information in a specified annual report. The bill would make a local agency that disposes of land in violation of these provisions liable for a civil penalty, as specified.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
ACA 1 (Aguiar-Curry D) Local government financing: affordable housing and public infrastructure: voter approval.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/20/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/13/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 9/5/2023) Introduced: 12/5/2022
Last Amend: 9/5/2023
Status: 9/20/2023-Chaptered by Secretary of State- Chapter 173, Statutes of 2023 Location: 9/20/2023-A. CHAPTERED
Summary: The California Constitution prohibits the ad valorem tax rate on real property from exceeding 1% of the full cash value of the property, subject to certain exceptions. This measure would create an additional exception to the 1% limit that would authorize a city, county, city and county, or special district to levy an ad valorem tax to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of public infrastructure, affordable housing, including downpayment assistance, or permanent supportive housing, or the acquisition or lease of real property for those purposes, if the proposition proposing that tax is approved by 55% of the
voters of the city, county, city and county, or special district, as applicable, and the proposition includes specified accountability requirements. The measure would prohibit a city, county, city and county, or special district from placing a proposition on the ballot pursuant to these provisions if the voters have previously approved a proposition pursuant to these provisions or the below special tax provisions until all funds from the previous proposition are committed to programs and projects listed in the specific local program or ordinance, as described. The measure, subject to certain vote thresholds, would authorize the Legislature to enact laws establishing additional accountability measures and laws for the downpayment assistance programs authorized by the measure, as specified.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
SB 4 (Wiener D) Planning and zoning: housing development: higher education institutions and religious institutions.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/08/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 9/1/2023) Introduced: 12/5/2022
Last Amend: 9/1/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 771, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/11/2023-S. CHAPTERED
Summary: Current law, the Zenovich-Moscone-Chacon Housing and Home Finance Act, establishes the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee within the Department of Housing and Community Development. Current law requires the committee to allocate state low-income housing tax credits in conformity with state and federal law that establishes a maximum rent that may be charged to a tenant for a project unit constructed using low-income housing tax credits. The bill would define various terms for these purposes. Among other things, the bill would require that 100% of the units, exclusive of manager units, in a housing development project eligible for approval as a use by right under these provisions be affordable to lower income households, except that 20% of the units may be for moderate-income households, and 5% of the units may be for staff of the independent institution of higher education or the religious institution that owns the land, provided that the units affordable to lower income households are offered at affordable rent, as set in an amount consistent with the rent limits established by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, or affordable housing cost, as specified. The bill would authorize the development to include ancillary uses on the ground floor of the development, as specified.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
SB 35 (Umberg D) Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program.
Current Text: Chaptered: 9/30/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/13/2023 Senate Judiciary (text 9/8/2023) Introduced: 12/5/2022
Last Amend: 9/8/2023
Status: 9/30/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 283, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 9/30/2023-S. CHAPTERED
Summary: Would authorize the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act proceedings to be conducted by a superior court judge or by a court-appointed commissioner or other subordinate judicial officer. The bill would require that there is no fee for filing a petition nor any fees charged by any public officer for services in filing or serving papers or for the performance of any duty enjoined by the CARE Act. The bill would authorize that the respondent is entitled to have an interpreter in all proceedings if necessary for the respondent’s full participation. This bill would require county behavioral health agencies to provide health information necessary to support findings in the filings to the court, as specified, and would exempt counties and their employees from civil or criminal liability for disclosure under these provisions. By increasing the reporting duties on county behavioral health agencies, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
SB 69 (Cortese D) California Environmental Quality Act: local agencies: filing of notices of determination or exemption.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/13/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/06/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 7/12/2023) Introduced: 1/5/2023
Last Amend: 7/12/2023
Status: 10/13/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 860, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/13/2023-S. CHAPTERED
Summary: Would require a local agency to file a notice of determination with the State Clearinghouse in the Office of Planning and Research in addition to the county clerk of each county in which the project will be located. The bill would authorize a local agency to file a notice of exemption with the State Clearinghouse in the Office of Planning and Research in addition to the county clerk of each county in which the project will be located. The bill would require the notice, including any subsequent or amended notice, to be posted both in the office and on the internet website of the county clerk and by the Office of Planning and Research on the State Clearinghouse internet website within 24 hours of receipt. The bill would specify that the posting of the notice by the Office of Planning and Research would not affect the applicable time periods to challenge an act or decision of a local agency, as described above. By imposing duties on local agencies, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
SB 240 (Ochoa Bogh R) Surplus state real property: affordable housing and housing for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/05/2023 Assembly Floor Analysis (text 5/2/2023) Introduced: 1/25/2023
Last Amend: 5/2/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 775, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/11/2023-S. CHAPTERED
Summary: Current law requires a local agency or nonprofit affordable housing sponsor to satisfy certain requirements to be considered as a potential priority buyer of surplus state real property, including that the local agency or nonprofit affordable housing sponsor demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the department, that the surplus state real property, or portion of that surplus state real property, is to be used by the local agency or nonprofit affordable housing sponsor for open space, public parks, affordable housing projects, or development of local government-owned facilities.
Current law authorizes the Department of General Services to sell surplus state real property, or a portion of surplus state real property, to a local agency, or to a nonprofit affordable housing sponsor if no local agency is interested in the surplus state real property, for affordable housing projects at a sales price less than fair market value if the department determines that such a discount will enable the provision of housing for persons and families of low or moderate income. This bill would additionally authorize a local agency or nonprofit affordable housing sponsor to be considered as a potential priority buyer of surplus state real property upon demonstration that the property is to be used by the agency or sponsor for housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, subject to the same provisions described above, as specified.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
SB 272 (Laird D) Sea level rise: planning and adaptation.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/7/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/11/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 9/7/2023) Introduced: 1/31/2023
Last Amend: 9/7/2023
Status: 10/7/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 384, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/7/2023-S. CHAPTERED
Summary: Would require a local government, as defined, lying, in whole or in part, within the coastal zone, as defined, or within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, as defined, to develop a sea level rise plan as part of either a local coastal program, as defined, that is subject to approval by the California Coastal Commission, or a subregional San Francisco Bay shoreline resiliency plan that is subject to approval by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, as applicable, on or before January 1, 2034, as provided.
By imposing additional requirements on local governments, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require local governments that receive approval for a sea level rise plan to be prioritized for funding, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the implementation of sea level rise adaptation strategies and recommended projects in the local government’s approved sea level rise plan. The bill would require, on or before December 31, 2024, the California Coastal Commission, in close coordination with the Ocean Protection Council and the California Sea Level Rise State and Regional Support Collaborative, to establish guidelines for the preparation of the sea level rise plan.
The bill would also require, on or before December 31, 2024, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, in close coordination with the California Coastal Commission, the Ocean Protection Council, and the California Sea Level Rise State and Regional Support Collaborative, to establish guidelines for the preparation of the sea level rise plan. The bill would make the operation of
its provisions contingent upon an appropriation for its purposes by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act or another statute. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
SB 423 (Wiener D) Land use: streamlined housing approvals: multifamily housing developments.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/08/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 9/1/2023) Introduced: 2/13/2023
Last Amend: 9/1/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 778, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/11/2023-S. CHAPTERED
Summary: Would authorize the Department of General Services to act in the place of a locality or local government, at the discretion of that department, for purposes of the ministerial, streamlined review for development in compliance with the specified-described requirements on property owned by or leased to the state. The bill would extend the operation of the streamlined, ministerial approval process to January 1, 2036. The bill would provide that the streamlined, ministerial approval process does not apply to applications for developments proposed on qualified sites, defined as a site that is located within an equine or equestrian district and meets certain other requirements, that are submitted on or after January 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025. This bill would modify the specifieddescribed objective planning standards, including by revising the standard that prohibits a multifamily housing development from being subject to the streamlined, ministerial approval process if the development is located in a coastal zone to apply only if the development located in the coastal zone meets any one of specified conditions. The bill would require that a development located in a coastal zone that satisfies the specified conditions obtain a coastal development permit. The bill would require a local government to approve a coastal development permit if it determines that the development is consistent with all objective standards of the local government’s certified local coastal program, as specified. The bill would provide that the changes made by this act would apply in a coastal zone on or after January 1, 2025 This bill would modify the objective planning standard that prohibits a development subject to the streamlined, ministerial approval process from being located in a high fire severity zone by deleting the prohibition for a development to be located within a high or very high fire hazard severity zone as indicated on maps adopted by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and would instead prohibit a development from being located with the state responsibility area, as defined, unless the site has adopted specified standards. The bill would also remove an exception for sites excluded from specified hazard zones by a local agency, as specified.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
SB 684 (Caballero D) Land use: streamlined approval processes: development projects of 10 or fewer residential units on urban lots under 5 acres.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/14/2023 Senate Floor Analyses (text 9/7/2023) Introduced: 2/16/2023
Last Amend: 9/7/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 783, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/11/2023-S. CHAPTERED
Summary: The Subdivision Map Act vests the authority to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions in the legislative body of a local agency and sets forth procedures governing the local agency’s processing, approval, conditional approval or disapproval, and filing of tentative, final, and parcel maps, and the modification thereof. The Planning and Zoning Law contains various provisions requiring a local government that receives an application for certain types of qualified housing developments to review the application under a streamlined, ministerial approval process depending on the type of housing development, as specified. Current law, known as the Starter Home Revitalization Act of 2021, requires a city or county to approve an application for a small home lot housing development project, as defined, on a proposed site to be subdivided unless the city or county makes a finding related to the development’s compliance with certain requirements or the development’s specific, adverse public health or safety impact. This bill would require a local agency to ministerially consider, without discretionary review or a hearing, a parcel map or a tentative and final map for a housing development project that meets specified requirements. In this regard, the bill would require the proposed subdivision to result in 10 or fewer parcels and the housing development project to, among other things, consist of 10 or fewer residential units, meet certain minimum parcel size and density requirements, and be located on a lot zoned for multifamily residential development that is no larger than 5 acres and is substantially surrounded by qualified urban uses. The bill would exempt the housing development project from certain requirements relating to minimum parcel size and dimensions and the formation of a homeowners’ association, except as specified.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
SB 734 (Rubio D) Property tax: possessory interests.
Current Text: Chaptered: 10/11/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/05/2023 Assembly Floor Analysis (text 3/21/2023) Introduced: 2/17/2023
Last Amend: 3/21/2023
Status: 10/11/2023-Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 785, Statutes of 2023.
Location: 10/11/2023-S. CHAPTERED
Summary: Current law requires that all property subject to tax be assessed at its full value, and includes certain possessory interests among those property interests subject to tax. Current law defines a taxable possessory interest to be a possession of, claim to, or right to the possession of land or improvements that is independent, durable, and exclusive of rights held by others in the property, except as provided. Current law authorizes the state or any local public entity of government, when entering into a written contract with a private party whereby a possessory interest subject to property taxation may be created, to include, or cause to be included, in that contract, a statement that the property interest may be subject to property taxation if created, and that the party in whom the possessory interest is vested may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on the interest.
This bill would provide that, for the purpose of defining “possessory interest,” a tenancy in a residential unit of a publicly owned housing project by a low-income household leased at affordable rents does not create independent possession or use of land or improvements by the tenant.
Organization Position
Housing 2 INL
SB 803 (Becker D) Personal services contracts.
Current Text: Amended: 9/1/2023 html pdf
Current Analysis: 09/05/2023 Assembly Floor Analysis (text 9/1/2023) Introduced: 2/17/2023
Last Amend: 9/1/2023
Status: 9/14/2023-Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(14). (Last location was INACTIVE FILE on 9/11/2023)(May be acted upon Jan 2024)
Location: 9/14/2023-A. 2 YEAR
Summary: Current law requires a state agency that enters into a personal services contract for certain types of workers to include provisions for employee wages and benefits to be valued at least 85% of the state employer cost of wages and benefits provided to state employees performing similar duties. Current law requires the Department of Human Resources to annually establish the state employer wage and benefits costs covered by these provisions. Current law additionally requires that those benefit costs be established using rates based on single employee, employee plus one dependent, and employee plus 2 or more dependents, or based on a blended rate, subject to the determination of the department. This bill would instead require those benefit costs to be established using rates based on single employee, employee plus one dependent, and employee plus 2 or more dependents, and on a blended rate, subject to the determination of the department. The bill would also require that the department use at least 85% of the top rate of pay for the corresponding civil service classification for state employees performing similar duties to establish wage costs.
Organization Position
Housing 2 Watch
Total Measures: 18
Total Tracking Forms: 18